COLLAPSE
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Collapse.
How to pronounce collapse:
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Collapse - as a noun
An abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
Example: "The commander's prostration demoralized his men"
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prostration13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
illness7malady12sickness14unwellness13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in
Example: "The roof is in danger of collapse"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
happening17natural eventoccurrence16occurrent13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of throwing yourself down; collapse; sink
Example: "He landed on the bed with a great flop"
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flop9A sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures)
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crash10Collapse - as a verb
Break down, literally or metaphorically
Example: "The wall collapsed"
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break11cave infall infounder11give8give wayHypernyms (Closely Related)
change12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break downHypernyms (Closely Related)
get4have10suffer12sustain7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Fold or close up
Example: "Fold up your umbrella"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fold8fold upturn upHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Fall apart
Example: "The building crumbled after the explosion"
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break downcrumble13crumple13tumble10Cause to burst
Example: "The ice broke the pipe"
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burst7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Lose significance, effectiveness, or value
Example: "The school system is collapsing"
Example Sentences
"The old building collapsed after the earthquake."
"The bridge collapsed due to poor maintenance."
"The patient collapsed from exhaustion."
"The company's stock price collapsed after the scandal."
"The team's defense collapsed in the second half of the game."
Word Game Points
Is COLLAPSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, collapse is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
COLLAPSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is COLLAPSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, collapse is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCOLLAPSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is COLLAPSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, collapse is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCOLLAPSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
