Simple meaning
What does Collapse mean?
to fall down suddenly.
Dictionary definition
To fall down suddenly or cave in.
Example sentences
Collapse in a sentence
easy
The character will collapse across the field.
medium
In science class, we watched how objects collapse over time.
hard
Writers use words like collapse to show clear movement and direction in a scene.
Synonyms
Words like Collapse
fallClose meaning in many contexts.
crumpleSimilar meaning with a slightly different tone.
Antonyms
Opposite words
standA helpful opposite in common use.
riseAnother useful contrast word.
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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What does collapse mean?
COLLAPSE means to fall down suddenly.
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