collided
word · lemma: collide
Definition
To hit or crash violently into something or someone, usually while moving.
Usage & Nuances
More formal or scientific than 'crashed into'; often used for vehicles or objects in motion. Common collocation: 'collided with'. Not typically used for very minor bumps.
Spanish: chocar - colisionarPortuguese (BR): colidir - baterPortuguese (PT): colidir - baterChinese (Simplified): 碰撞Chinese (Traditional): 碰撞Hindi: टकरानाArabic: اصطدم
Example Sentences
Two cars collided on the main road.
basic
The boat collided with a rock in the lake.
basic
The two soccer players collided during the match.
basic
The cyclist collided with a parked car and fell off his bike.
natural
Our ideas collided, leading to a heated debate in the meeting.
natural
The two trains collided when one missed a signal.
natural