# collide

**Pronunciation:** /kəˈlaɪd/ · kuh-LYDE

**CEFR level:** B2

**Part of speech:** verb

## Meaning

To strike or crash together with violent impact; to come into conflict or disagreement.

## Examples

- The two asteroids are predicted to collide in the next century, creating a spectacular cosmic event.
- During the debate, their opposing viewpoints on economic policy often collided.
- The small boat unexpectedly collided with a hidden rock, causing significant damage.

## Synonyms

- crash — Often implies damage or noise, can be accidental.
- strike — A more general term for hitting something, less emphasis on violence.
- impact — Suggests a forceful contact, often with consequences.
- clash — Often used for ideas or personalities in conflict, less for physical objects.
- smash — Implies breaking into pieces upon impact.

## Antonyms

- avoid — To keep away from something.
- separate — To move apart or keep things from coming together.
- diverge — To move in different directions from a common point.

## Common patterns

- collide with — To hit something or someone directly. — The cyclist failed to stop and collided with the pedestrian.
- ideas collide — When different opinions or concepts come into conflict. — Their ideas often collide, leading to lively but productive discussions.

## Collocations

- collide with — The car collided with a lamppost.
- collide head-on — Two trains tragically collided head-on during the storm.

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