collapse
/kəˈlæps/
col · lapse
kə · ˈlæps
English Definition
v. to fall down suddenly
Significado en Español
colapsar, derrumbarse
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sụp đổ, sụp
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Example Sentence
The old bridge collapsed during the storm.
那座旧桥在暴风雨中倒塌了。
Synonyms
fall down
cave in
crumble
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “collapse”:
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A
crumble
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B
rise
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C
build
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D
strengthen
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A — crumble.
“collapse” means v. to fall down suddenly
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The old wooden bridge began to ______ under the weight of the heavy truck.
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A
collapse
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B
rise
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C
stand
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D
hold
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A — collapse.
“collapse” means v. to fall down suddenly
Common questions about “collapse”
What does “collapse” mean?
collapse — v. to fall down suddenly. In Chinese: 倒塌，崩溃.
How do you pronounce “collapse”?
collapse is pronounced /kəˈlæps/. It breaks into 2 syllables: col · lapse.
How do you use “collapse” in a sentence?
The old bridge collapsed during the storm. (那座旧桥在暴风雨中倒塌了。)
What are synonyms for “collapse”?
fall down, cave in, crumble — all close in meaning to collapse (v. to fall down suddenly).
Is “collapse” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. collapse appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
