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collapse meaning in Hindi

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collapse verb

Meaning: to fall down suddenly or fail completely

Hindi: गिरना / ढहना

Synonyms: crumble, fall, cave in, break down

Antonyms: stand firm, hold

Asked in: SSC MTS 2024 · SSC Steno 2023 T-1

collapse in SSC previous-year questions

  1. SSC Steno 2023 T-1 Antonyms

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
    Collapse

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: B) Flourish

    Answer: (b) Flourish
    Explanation:
    • Collapse means to fall down or break apart suddenly (ढह जाना, टूट जाना).
    • Flourish means to grow, thrive, or develop successfully (फलना-फूलना, प्रगति करना) — ✅ the opposite of collapse.
    Other options:
    • Collaborate – to work together (सहयोग करना) ❌
    • Flounder – to struggle or move clumsily (संघर्ष करना) ❌
    • Slip – to lose balance (फिसलना) ❌
    ✅ So, Flourish is the correct antonym of Collapse.

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What is the meaning of collapse in Hindi?

collapse means “गिरना / ढहना” in Hindi. In English: to fall down suddenly or fail completely

What are the synonyms of collapse?

Synonyms of collapse: crumble, fall, cave in, break down.

What is the opposite of collapse?

Antonyms of collapse: stand firm, hold.

Has collapse been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – collapse has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2024, SSC Steno 2023 T-1.

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