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осе́сть — meaning in English

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English meaning

collapse verb To fall down or cave in suddenly.
subside verb To become calmer, weaker, or less intense over time.

Senses

осе́сть is used for these senses in English:

collapse (intransitive) To cease to function due to a sudden breakdown; to fail suddenly and completely.
subside (intransitive) To sink or fall to the bottom; to settle, as lees.

collapse — full definition

verb To fall down or cave in suddenly.
verb To fail suddenly and completely.
verb To suddenly fall to the ground, typically from exhaustion, illness, or fainting.
verb To fold something into a smaller, more compact shape.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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