crumbled

[ˈkrʌmbld]

crumbled Definition

to break or fall apart into small pieces, especially over a period of time as part of a process of decay or disintegration.

Using crumbled: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "crumbled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The old building had crumbled to ruins.

  • Example

    The cookie crumbled in my hand.

  • Example

    The relationship between the two countries crumbled after the war.

crumbled Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with crumbled

  • to gradually disappear or disintegrate

    Example

    The old castle is slowly crumbling away.

  • to completely disintegrate into small particles

    Example

    The ancient manuscript crumbled to dust when touched.

  • to fail or collapse when faced with a difficult situation or challenge

    Example

    The team crumbled under pressure and lost the game.

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Summary: crumbled in Brief

'Crumbled' [ˈkrʌmbld] means to break or fall apart into small pieces, often as part of a process of decay or disintegration. It can refer to physical objects like buildings or food, as well as abstract concepts like relationships. Examples include 'The old building had crumbled to ruins' and 'The relationship between the two countries crumbled after the war.'

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