Pronunciation: /kəˈlɪʒən/

Definitions of collision

noun a crash or conflict between two objects or entities

Example Sentences

A1 The collision between the two cars caused a lot of damage.

A2 The collision with the wall left a dent in the car.

B1 The collision between the cyclist and the pedestrian resulted in minor injuries.

B2 The collision of the two ships in the harbor was a major disaster.

C1 The collision of opinions between the two political parties led to a heated debate.

C2 The collision of cultures in the diverse city created a vibrant and dynamic community.

verb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The cars collided at the intersection.

A2 The two players collided during the game.

B1 The cyclist collided with a pedestrian on the sidewalk.

B2 The two ships collided in the middle of the ocean.

C1 The plane narrowly avoided colliding with another aircraft in mid-air.

C2 The satellite collided with space debris, causing significant damage.

adjective not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The cars were involved in a collision.

A2 The collision between the two vehicles caused a traffic jam.

B1 The collision course of the two ships was inevitable.

B2 The collision of ideas led to a heated debate.

C1 The collision of cultures resulted in a beautiful fusion of traditions.

C2 The collision of galaxies created a spectacular cosmic event.

adverb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The cars collided with each other.

A2 The two players collided during the game.

B1 The collision between the two ships caused significant damage.

B2 The collision of the two airplanes resulted in a tragic accident.

C1 The collision of ideas led to a heated debate among the scholars.

C2 The collision of cultures created a unique blend of traditions.

pronoun not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The collision of two cars caused a traffic jam.

A2 The collision between the two players resulted in a foul.

B1 The collision of ideas led to a heated debate.

B2 The collision of cultures can lead to misunderstandings.

C1 The collision of opposing viewpoints often results in compromise.

C2 The collision of galaxies can create spectacular cosmic events.

preposition not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The two cars had a collision at the intersection.

A2 The collision between the two bicycles was minor.

B1 The collision of ideas led to a heated debate.

B2 The collision of cultures created a unique blend of traditions.

C1 The collision of personalities in the workplace caused tension.

C2 The collision of interests between the two countries resulted in a diplomatic crisis.

conjunction not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 I was driving carefully to avoid a collision.

A2 The collision between the two cars was inevitable.

B1 The collision of ideas led to a heated debate.

B2 The collision of cultures created a unique blend of traditions.

C1 The collision of interests between the two countries could lead to a conflict.

C2 The collision of personalities in the workplace caused tension among colleagues.

interjection not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 Collision! Be careful when crossing the street.

A2 Watch out for that collision!

B1 Oh no, a collision just occurred on the highway.

B2 The collision between the two cars was unavoidable.

C1 The collision of ideas in the meeting led to a heated debate.

C2 The collision of cultures in the diverse city created a vibrant atmosphere.

article not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The collision of the two cars caused a loud noise.

A2 The collision between the bicycle and the pedestrian resulted in minor injuries.

B1 The collision of the two ships in the harbor caused a major oil spill.

B2 The head-on collision between the two trains was a devastating accident.

C1 The collision of the two airplanes was a result of miscommunication between the air traffic controllers.

C2 The collision of the two galaxies created a spectacular display of cosmic fireworks.

Examples of collision in a Sentence

formal The two cars were involved in a serious collision on the highway.

informal There was a collision between a truck and a motorcycle on the street.

slang The collision between the skateboarder and the bicyclist was gnarly.

figurative The collision of ideas in the meeting led to a breakthrough in innovation.

Grammatical Forms of collision

past tense

collided

plural

collisions

comparative

more collision

superlative

most collision

present tense

collides

future tense

will collide

perfect tense

have collided

continuous tense

is colliding

singular

collision

positive degree

collision

infinitive

to collide

gerund

colliding

participle

colliding

Origin and Evolution of collision

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'collision' originated from the Latin word 'collisio', which means a striking together or clash.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'collision' has retained its original meaning of a violent impact between two or more objects, but it has also been extended to describe conflicts or disagreements between people or groups.