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Meaning of Collapse
The primary meaning of the word "collapse" is to fall down or come to an end suddenly.
Definitions
- To fall down or come to an end suddenly, often due to a loss of strength or support
- To become weaker or less effective, often due to a lack of energy or resources
- To come to an end or fail, often due to a lack of success or support
Etymology of Collapse
The word "collapse" comes from the Latin words "collabi" meaning "to fall together" and "collapse" is derived from "collapsus", the past participle of "collabi"
Historically, the word "collapse" has been used to describe the act of falling down or coming to an end, often due to a loss of strength or support, with its earliest recorded use in the 15th century
Example Uses
- The old building was on the verge of collapse due to years of neglect
- The company's collapse was caused by poor management and financial difficulties
- The athlete's collapse on the field was due to exhaustion and dehydration
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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