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
- SSC Steno 2023 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
CollapseAnswer & 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.
Examples from the daily editorials
- “Organisers feared the pandal structure might collapse under the crowd's weight.”
Beyond Religiosity: Lessons from the Kolkata Pandal Tragedy 20 Oct
collapse – questions
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.