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Word: Collide with

Part of Speech: Verb

Basic Definition: To collide with something means to hit it or come into sudden contact with it, usually with force. Imagine two cars crashing into each other; that’s a collision.

Usage Instructions:

• "Collide with" is often used to describe accidents or unexpected contacts, especially in contexts like driving, sports, or physics.
• It can be used in both formal and informal situations.

Example Sentences:

1. The car collided with a tree during the storm.
2. During the soccer match, two players collided with each other and fell to the ground.
3. The asteroid is expected to collide with Earth in a few years, but scientists are tracking its path.

Advanced Usage:

In scientific contexts, "collide with" can refer to particles coming together in experiments, like in physics when studying atomic interactions.

Word Variants:

• Collision (noun): The act of colliding. Example: "The collision caused significant damage to the vehicles."
• Collisional (adjective): Related to a collision. Example: "The collisional process can create new particles."

Different Meanings:

While "collide with" typically refers to physical contact, it can also be used metaphorically. For example, you might say, "His ideas collide with traditional beliefs," meaning they conflict or disagree.

Synonyms:

• Crash into
• Bump into
• Hit
• Strike

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• Run into: This can mean to meet someone unexpectedly or to collide with something.

  • Example: "I ran into an old friend at the store." (unexpectedly met)
  • Example: "I ran into a wall while playing." (collided)

• Bump into: Similar to "collide with," but often used in a less serious context.

  • Example: "I bumped into my friend at the café."

Summary:

"Collide with" means to hit or come into sudden contact with something, often used in contexts involving accidents or unexpected meetings.

Academic

Verb

1. hit against; come into sudden contact with
   • The car hit a tree
   • He struck the table with his elbow

Synonyms

• hit
• strike
• impinge on
• run into