Collide
/kəˈlaɪd/
To collide means to crash into something with a lot of force, like when two cars bump into each other or when a soccer ball hits a player hard.
Examples
- When two cars collide at a busy intersection, it can cause a lot of damage and make everyone involved feel scared and worried about what will happen next.
- In science class, we learned that when two tectonic plates collide beneath the Earth’s surface, it can create earthquakes and even form mountains over millions of years.
- During our soccer match, the players on both teams collided while trying to kick the ball, and we all gasped as they fell to the ground.
Synonyms
crash
bump
hit
smash
strike
bang
Antonyms
avoid
dodge
miss
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