pop vs collapse

collapse vs pop

pop and collapse both are nouns.

pop is an adjective but collapse is not an adjective.

pop and collapse both are verbs.

pop is an adverb but collapse is not an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
pop	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
collapse	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, collapse is a hypernym of pop; that is, collapse is a word with a broader meaning than pop:

pop: cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound
collapse: cause to burst

Other hypernyms of pop include burst.

pop (noun)	collapse (noun)
music of general appeal to teenagers; a bland watered-down version of rock'n'roll with more rhythm and harmony and an emphasis on romantic love	the act of throwing yourself down; collapse; sink
a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork	a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in
a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring	a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures)
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk	an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion

pop (adjective)	collapse (adjective)
(of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)

pop (verb)	collapse (verb)
burst open with a sharp, explosive sound	collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack
cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound	lose significance, effectiveness, or value
fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise	suffer a nervous breakdown
take drugs, especially orally	break down, literally or metaphorically
drink down entirely	fold or close up
hit a pop-fly	fall apart
put or thrust suddenly and forcefully	cause to burst
hit or strike
release suddenly
bulge outward
make a sharp explosive noise
appear suddenly or unexpectedly; happen unexpectedly
cause to make a sharp explosive sound

pop (adverb)	collapse (adverb)
like a pop or with a pop

Difference between pop and collapse

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