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break down vs collapse

collapse vs break down

break down is not a noun while collapse is a noun.

break down and collapse both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
break down No No Yes No
collapse Yes No Yes No
As verbs, break down and collapse are synonyms defined as:
  • break down and collapse: collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack
As verbs, break down and collapse are synonyms defined as:
  • break down and collapse: fall apart
Other synonyms of break down include crumble, crumple, tumble.
break down (noun) collapse (noun)
the act of throwing yourself down; collapse; sink
a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in
a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures)
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
break down (verb) collapse (verb)
collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack
stop operating or functioning lose significance, effectiveness, or value
separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts suffer a nervous breakdown
make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features break down, literally or metaphorically
make ineffective fold or close up
cause to fall or collapse fall apart
lose control of one's emotions cause to burst
fall apart
Difference between break down and collapse

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