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The character will collapse across the field.
What does Collapse mean?
To fall down suddenly.
Dictionary definition
To fall down suddenly or cave in.
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In science class, we watched how objects collapse over time.
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What does collapse mean?
Collapse means to fall down suddenly or cave in.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to collapse?
Fall is close in meaning to collapse in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a good contrast to collapse?
Stand gives a useful opposite or contrast to collapse.
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kuh · laps · strongest beat: laps
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WordCollapse.
Partverb, noun.
MeaningCollapse means To fall down suddenly.
ExampleExample: The character will collapse across the field.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- kuh · laps
- Strongest beat
- laps
- Ending
- laps
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on laps.
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Synonyms
Words like Collapse
fallClose meaning in many contexts.
crumpleSimilar meaning with a slightly different tone.
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Word family
Collapse word family
Base word
collapse
verb
collapses
Falls down now or often.
verb
collapsed
Fell down in the past.
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Hint for students
To fall down suddenly.
Common mix-up
Collapse is not the same as stand. Collapse means to fall down suddenly.
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Read this model sentence: In science class, we watched how objects collapse over time. Clue words: science, class, watched. Underline clue words that show why collapse fits instead of stand. Now write one new sentence that shows collapse without using the word collapse. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show collapse?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "In science class, we watched how objects collapse over time." Why does collapse fit better than stand?
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