Collapse

8 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To fall down or give way suddenly. To fail suddenly and completely. A sudden failure or breakdown.

“The ancient bridge could collapse at any moment without urgent repairs.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/kəˈlæps/

Syllables

col·lapse

Related Words

Synonyms

crumblefall fail breakdown

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains double 'l' with 'colla' start; watch for vowel placement

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points; good word with double letters

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “collapse”.

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