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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

collapse

/kəˈlæps/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does collapse mean?

verb, noun

To fall or come down suddenly, often with a loud noise. A complete failure or collapse of something, such as a system or a structure.

Example

"The building collapsed in the earthquake, trapping people inside."

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