Collapse and Swell

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collocations

Collapse

Collapse verb - To fall down or in as a result of physical pressure.
Usage example: the motel balcony collapsed under the weight of so many people
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Synonyms for Collapse
Antonyms for Collapse
Swell is an antonym for collapse.
Nearby Words: collapsed, collapsing, collapsible, collapsable

Swell

Swell verb - To become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number.
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Synonyms for Swell
Antonyms for Swell
Collapse is an antonym for swell.
Nearby Word: swelling
Similar words of collapse

Similar words of swell

How words are described

real real collapse real swell
massive massive collapse massive swell
great great collapse great swell

Common collocations

head collapse head swell head
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