Basic Details
Word: Collapse
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To fall down suddenly; to break or fail completely.
Synonyms: Crumble, fall, cave in
Antonyms: Rise, stand, strengthen
Idioms and Phrases
- Collapsing under pressure: To struggle or fail due to stress or demand. Example: "He was collapsing under pressure during the exam week."
- Build up only to collapse: To create something that eventually fails unexpectedly. Example: "The team's chances of winning built up only to collapse at the final hurdle."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The old building began to collapse after the heavy storm, leaving debris scattered all around.
Example 2: After hours of work, the little tower of blocks finally collapsed with a loud crash.
Example 3: During the game, the team was so exhausted that they seemed to collapse in the final minutes.
Fun Fact
The word "collapse" comes from the Latin word "collapsus," which means "to fall together." It has been used in English since the 16th century!
Famous Quote
"A house that is built on sand will surely collapse." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "collapse" mean?
a) To dance
b) To fall down suddenly
c) To rise up
d) To jump
Answer: b) To fall down suddenly
2. Which of these is a synonym of "collapse"?
a) Jump
b) Crumble
c) Swim
d) Fly
Answer: b) Crumble
3. Which word is an antonym of "collapse"?
a) Fail
b) Rise
c) Fall
d) Break
Answer: b) Rise
4. Which sentence uses "collapse" correctly?
a) The tower will collapse tomorrow.
b) The flower began to collapse in the sun.
c) The cat was about to collapse on the roof.
d) The collapse of the tree was beautiful.
Answer: a) The tower will collapse tomorrow.
5. Which idiom suggests failure due to stress?
a) Collapsing under pressure
b) Build up only to collapse
c) Stand tall
d) Stand your ground
Answer: a) Collapsing under pressure
