collide
kuh-LYD
Collide (verb) means to crash into something else with force, usually by accident. Example: “The two cars collided at the intersection during the storm.”
verb
1
To crash into something else with force, usually by accident.
"The two cars collided at the intersection during the storm."
"A cyclist and a jogger collided on the narrow path."
2
To be in conflict, or to clash over something, especially ideas or interests.
"Their views on parenting collided almost every dinner."
"The two department heads collided over the budget cuts."
How to use collide
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo crash into each other, whether that's physical objects or clashing opinions.
Common pairings
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cars collided
interests collide
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- collides
- Past tense
- collided
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Etymology
From Latin collidere, "to strike together" — from com- ("together") and laedere ("to strike or hurt").
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Rhymes for collide
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What does “collide” mean?
The word “collide” means to crash into something else with force, usually by accident. In plain terms, to crash into each other, whether that's physical objects or clashing opinions.
How do you pronounce “collide”?
“Collide” is pronounced kuh-LYD (/kəˈlaɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “collide” in a sentence?
Here is “collide” used in a sentence: “The two cars collided at the intersection during the storm.”
What is another word for “collide”?
Words with a similar meaning to “collide” include clash.
What part of speech is “collide”?
“Collide” is a verb.
Where does the word “collide” come from?
The word “collide” comes from Latin. From Latin collidere, "to strike together" — from com- ("together") and laedere ("to strike or hurt").
Is “collide” a common word?
“Collide” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
How many meanings does “collide” have?
“Collide” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to crash into something else with force, usually by accident.
