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collapse vs break down

break down vs collapse

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

collapse and break down both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
collapse Yes No Yes No
break down No No Yes No
As verbs, collapse and break down are synonyms defined as:
  • collapse and break down: collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack
As verbs, collapse and break down are synonyms defined as:
  • collapse and break down: fall apart
Other synonyms of collapse include crumble, crumple, tumble.
collapse (noun) break down (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
collapse (verb) break down (verb)
collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack
lose significance, effectiveness, or value stop operating or functioning
suffer a nervous breakdown separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts
break down, literally or metaphorically make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features
fold or close up make ineffective
fall apart cause to fall or collapse
cause to burst lose control of one's emotions
fall apart
Difference between collapse and break down

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