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The future tense form of 'collapsed' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb collapse. Example: The bridge will collapse if it is not repaired soon. (The bridge will collapse if it is not repaired soon.)

Definition of “collapse”

to fall down or inward suddenly
to fold or compress something into a smaller size or shape
to cause something to become smaller or less

Tense sentence structure and examples:

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed

Future Simple	collapse
Future Continuous	collapsing
Future Perfect	collapsed

Future Simple

The simple future tense is used to describe actions that will happen in the future.

Subject + will/shall + Verb + (Object)

Example

The bridge will collapse if it is not repaired soon.

Example

She will collapse from exhaustion if she doesn't rest.

Future Continuous

The future continuous tense is used to describe actions that will be in progress at a specific time in the future.

Subject + will be + Present Participle + (Object)

Example

At this time tomorrow, the company will be collapsing.

Example

They will be collapsing the tent while we pack up.

Future Perfect

The future perfect tense is used to indicate actions that will be completed at a specified point in the future.

Subject + will/shall have + Past Participle + (Object)

Example

By the end of the year, the company will have collapsed.

Example

She will have collapsed from exhaustion by the time she finishes the race.

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