adjective
crumbling
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adjective
1
Falling apart into small pieces or fragments.
"The crumbling wall finally gave way after years of neglect."
"She stepped carefully over the crumbling stone steps."
2
Falling into decline or decay, often used figuratively.
"The crumbling economy left many families struggling."
"His crumbling marriage was obvious to everyone at the party."
How to Use Crumbling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBreaking apart bit by bit, whether it is a physical object or something more abstract like a relationship or system.
Common pairings
crumbling wall
crumbling economy
crumbling relationship
Word Forms
crumblings plural
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