verb
colliding
verb
1
Present participle of collide: crashing forcefully into something while moving.
"Two cars ended up colliding at the intersection after the light malfunctioned."
"Particles colliding at near light speed release enormous amounts of energy."
2
Figuratively, clashing or being in conflict, as with ideas, schedules, or interests.
"Her ambitions kept colliding with her father's expectations for the family business."
How to Use Colliding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCrashing into something, or being in conflict.
Common pairings
colliding with
two forces colliding
Word Forms
collidings plural
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