CEFR B1

crumble

verb

Meaning

Break into small, dry fragments or particles.

Examples

The old stone wall began to crumble after years of harsh winter weather.
She used her fingers to crumble the blue cheese over the fresh salad.

Synonyms: break, crush, disintegrate, fragment

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crumble (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈkrʌm.bəl/

Definition

Break into small, dry fragments or particles.

Examples

The old stone wall began to crumble after years of harsh winter weather.
She used her fingers to crumble the blue cheese over the fresh salad.
The dry soil started to crumble under the intense heat of the midday sun.

How to Use crumble

crumble into (prepositional phrase): To break into specific smaller pieces. — "The dry bread crumbled into dust."
crumble away (phrasal verb): To gradually disappear or lose strength. — "His confidence began to crumble away."

Synonyms of crumble

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