CEFR B1

colliding

verb

Meaning

Coming into violent contact with something else.

Examples

The two trucks were colliding head-on.
The planets are colliding in the distant galaxy.

Synonyms: crashing, impact, smashing, clashing

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colliding (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /kəˈlaɪdɪŋ/

Definition

Coming into violent contact with something else.

Examples

The two trucks were colliding head-on.
The planets are colliding in the distant galaxy.
Their ideas were constantly colliding, leading to arguments.

How to Use colliding

collide with (prepositional phrase): To strike against or be in violent contact with. — "The two ships were colliding with each other in the fog."
collide into (prepositional phrase): To strike against or be in violent contact with. — "The smaller car collided into the side of the bus."

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