Collide
To come into forceful contact or clash with something; to strike against another object or idea.
verbCollide
To come into forceful contact or clash with something; to strike against another object or idea.
verbImagine This
Picture two bumper cars speeding toward each other on a carnival ride. They crash with a loud clang, then slide apart as the ride slows.
Sounds Like
kuh-LYDE
Looks Like
Two lines or objects crossing and striking; visually, the word resembles collision with a shared root in common with 'collision'.
Remember This
Collide is usually followed by with (e.g., collide with a car). The noun form is collision. In physics, collisions can be elastic or inelastic.
Other Forms
Connect With
crash, smash, impact, clash, hit
Note
Use 'collide with' for objects; 'collide into' is common in informal speech. In scientific contexts, specify the type of collision (elastic vs inelastic).