give way vs collapse

collapse vs give way

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

give way and collapse both are verbs.

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

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

give way and collapse: break down, literally or metaphorically

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

give way (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

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

Difference between give way and collapse

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