collide

[kəˈlaɪd]

collide Definition

  • 1hit with force when moving
  • 2come into conflict or opposition

Using collide: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "collide" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The two cars collided at the intersection.

  • Example

    The opposing teams collided on the field.

  • Example

    Her personal beliefs collided with her professional duties.

  • Example

    The company's interests collided with those of the community.

collide Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for collide

Antonyms for collide

Phrases with collide

  • collide head-on

    to crash directly into something or someone

    Example

    The two trains collided head-on, causing a massive explosion.

  • to come to terms with the truth of a situation

    Example

    After years of living in denial, she finally collided with reality and sought help for her addiction.

  • to face a predetermined fate or outcome

    Example

    Despite his best efforts, his plans collided with destiny and he failed to achieve his goals.

Origins of collide

from Latin 'collidere', meaning 'to strike together'

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Summary: collide in Brief

The verb 'collide' [kəˈlaɪd] means to hit with force while moving or to come into conflict or opposition. It can describe physical collisions like 'The two cars collided at the intersection,' or metaphorical ones like 'Her personal beliefs collided with her professional duties.' 'Collide' is often used in phrases like 'collide head-on,' which means to crash directly into something, and 'collide with reality,' which means to come to terms with the truth of a situation.

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