colliding
Colliding (verb) means present participle of collide: crashing forcefully into something while moving. Example: “Two cars ended up colliding at the intersection after the light malfunctioned.”
How to use colliding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCrashing into something, or being in conflict.
Word forms
collidings plural
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Two cars ended up _____ at the intersection after the light malfunctioned.
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What does “colliding” mean?
The word “colliding” means present participle of collide: crashing forcefully into something while moving. In plain terms, crashing into something, or being in conflict.
How do you use “colliding” in a sentence?
Here is “colliding” used in a sentence: “Two cars ended up colliding at the intersection after the light malfunctioned.”
What part of speech is “colliding”?
“Colliding” is a verb.
How many meanings does “colliding” have?
“Colliding” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: present participle of collide: crashing forcefully into something while moving.