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Rear-ended

Description:

Rear-ended is a term used to describe a type of collision that occurs when one vehicle hits the back of another vehicle from behind. This typically happens due to a sudden stop, distraction, or tailgating, resulting in damage to the vehicles involved.

Parts of Speech:

• Verb (past tense): The driver inadvertently rear-ended the car in front of them.
• Adjective: The rear-ended vehicle had significant damage to its rear bumper.
• Noun: The rear-ended car needed extensive repairs after the accident.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: (Verb) Accidentally hitting the back of another vehicle with your own.

Example Sentence: The distracted driver rear-ended the car in front, causing a minor fender bender.

Sense 2: (Adjective) Referring to the vehicle that was hit from behind in a collision.

Example Sentence: The rear-ended car sustained major damage and had to be towed away.

Sense 3: (Noun) The vehicle that has been hit from behind in a collision.

Example Sentence: The rear-ended suffered whiplash due to the impact of the accident.

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