collapse vs give way

give way vs collapse

collapse is a noun but give way is not a noun.

collapse and give way both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
collapse	Yes	No	Yes	No
give way	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, collapse and give way are synonyms defined as:

collapse and give way: break down, literally or metaphorically

Other synonyms of collapse include break, cave in, fall in, founder, give.

collapse (noun)	give way (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)	give way (verb)
collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack	stop operating or functioning
lose significance, effectiveness, or value	end resistance, as under pressure or force
suffer a nervous breakdown	move in order to make room for someone for something
break down, literally or metaphorically	break down, literally or metaphorically
fold or close up
fall apart
cause to burst

Difference between collapse and give way

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