verb · Easy SAT word

    Collapse

    fall apart; break down, literally or metaphorically

    Collapse in a sentence

    The bridge collapsed during the earthquake yesterday.

    Synonyms for collapse

    • fail
    • crumble
    • cave

    Antonyms for collapse

    Practice collapse on real SAT questions

    Vocabulary like collapse appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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