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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Crumble vs collapse

I tried to find the difference but couldn't. So, I am here looking for help. What is the exact difference in meaning between these sentences?

A: The building collapsed.
B: The building crumbled.
  

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Here's the very broad idea of these two words. A: The building collapsed. completely.

— Clive

  • Here's the very broad idea of these two words.
  • A: The building collapsed.
  • completely.
  • B: The building crumbled.
  • It broke into small pieces.
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Here's the very broad idea of these two words.

A: The building collapsed. It fell down.completely.
B: The building crumbled. It broke into small pieces.

Clive
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Crumble = to break into small pieces over a long period of time
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That means if something breaks or falls suddenly, that not crumble, right? But what if a building collapses and breaks into small pieces? then, is it both collapse and crumble? Like. The building collapsed and crumbled. does this sentence make sense? I am still confused.
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AnonymousBut what if a building collapses and breaks into small pieces? then, is it both collapse and crumble?
If a modern building crumbles in an earthquake, then that is a sign of corruption or negligence - the builder used weak cheap materials to save money. The concrete just breaks into small pieces.

If a modern building collapses in
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