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collide

/kəˈlaɪd/
col · lide kə · ˈlaɪd
English Definition
v. crash together
中文释义
碰撞,相撞
Significado en Español
chocar
한국어 뜻
충돌하다, 부딪히다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
va chạm, đâm vào
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How to use “collide” in a sentence

The desks collided in the hallway.

走廊里的桌子撞在了一起。

Two cyclists collided at the busy intersection.

两名骑车人在繁忙的十字路口相撞。

Scientists study what happens when galaxies collide.

科学家研究星系碰撞时会发生什么。

Their opinions collided during the club meeting.

他们的观点在社团会议上发生了冲突。

Synonyms
crash hit
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
col(common)+lide(slide)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “collide”:

  1. A crash
  2. B create
  3. C whisper
  4. D listen
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A — crash. “collide” means v. crash together

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The referee warned the players not to ______ near the crowded goal.

  1. A collide
  2. B separate
  3. C avoid
  4. D retreat
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A — collide. “collide” means v. crash together

Common questions about “collide”

What does “collide” mean?

collide — v. crash together. In Chinese: 碰撞,相撞.

How do you pronounce “collide”?

collide is pronounced /kəˈlaɪd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: col · lide.

How do you use “collide” in a sentence?

“collide” means crash together. Examples: (1) The desks collided in the hallway. (2) Two cyclists collided at the busy intersection. (3) Scientists study what happens when galaxies collide. (4) Their opinions collided during the club meeting.

What are synonyms for “collide”?

crash, hit — all close in meaning to collide (v. crash together).

Is “collide” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. collide appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers nearly 700 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “collide”?

col(common)+lide(slide)

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