verb
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.”
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
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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.
