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- [kuh-lizh-uh n]
- /kəˈlɪʒ ən/
- /kəˈlɪʒ.ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh-lizh-uh n]
- /kəˈlɪʒ ən/
Definitions of collision word
- variable noun collision A collision occurs when a moving object crashes into something. 3
- countable noun collision A collision of cultures or ideas occurs when two very different cultures or people meet and conflict. 3
- noun collision a violent impact of moving objects; crash 3
- noun collision the conflict of opposed ideas, wishes, attitudes, etc 3
- noun collision an event in which two or more bodies or particles come together with a resulting change of direction and, normally, energy 3
- noun collision the act of colliding, or coming together with sudden, violent force 3
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Origin of collision
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Late Latin collīsiōn- (stem of collīsiō), equivalent to collīs(us) (past participle of collīdere to collide) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Collision
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
collision popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
collision usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for collision
noun collision
- dilapidation — to cause or allow (a building, automobile, etc.) to fall into a state of disrepair, as by misuse or neglect (often used passively): The house had been dilapidated by neglect.
- bump — If you bump into something or someone, you accidentally hit them while you are moving.
- slam — the winning or bidding of all the tricks or all the tricks but one in a deal. Compare grand slam (def 1), little slam.
- rap — to carry off; transport.
- pileup — a massive collision of several or many moving vehicles.
Antonyms for collision
noun collision
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- flattery — the act of flattering.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- loss — detriment, disadvantage, or deprivation from failure to keep, have, or get: to bear the loss of a robbery.
- avoidance — Avoidance of someone or something is the act of avoiding them.
Top questions with collision
- what is collision insurance?
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- which of these sentences describes collision coverage automobile insurance?
- who is responsible for avoiding a collision between two boats?
- what is the collision theory?
- when facing a head on collision you need to?
- statistically speaking where are your chances highest for a collision?
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