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collapse vs change

change vs collapse

collapse and change both are nouns.

collapse and change both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
collapse Yes No Yes No
change Yes No Yes No
As verbs, change is a hypernym of collapse; that is, change is a word with a broader meaning than collapse:
  • collapse: break down, literally or metaphorically
  • change: undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
collapse (noun) change (noun)
the act of throwing yourself down; collapse; sink the action of changing something
a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in a different or fresh set of clothes
a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures) a thing that is different
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion a difference that is usually pleasant
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
the result of alteration or modification
coins of small denomination regarded collectively
the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due
money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency
a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event
collapse (verb) change (verb)
collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
lose significance, effectiveness, or value cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
suffer a nervous breakdown become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
break down, literally or metaphorically change clothes; put on different clothes
fold or close up exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
fall apart lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
cause to burst remove or replace the coverings of
become deeper in tone
change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
give to, and receive from, one another
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