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Learn “Collapse”

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Collapse

verb/kuh-LAPS/

Meaning

To fall down or cave in suddenly.

In context

Our tent began to collapse when the strong beach wind hit it.

Remember it

Collapse hides 'lapse' (a fall) — the whole thing lapses down and falls in.

Use it well

Use for sudden falling or failing; can describe buildings, plans or even a person fainting.