Definition

To come together with force or impact, often resulting in a crash or conflict.

Example

The two cars collided at the intersection, causing a loud noise.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about the two cars that collided on the highway yesterday?

Yeah, I saw that on the news; it looked pretty bad.

It's scary how fast things can go wrong when vehicles collide.

Absolutely, it makes you think about driving more carefully.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Collide → It is formed from "col-" (meaning together) and "līdere" (meaning to strike or hit). The word describes the action of two objects striking each other together.

Memory Tip

Think of two things coming 'together' ('col-') and 'striking' ('līdere') each other — that's what collide means.

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