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- See:
- fall
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| definition 1: |
to break into pieces.
The cheap toy fell apart after two days. |
| definition 2: |
to become weak or damaged in various ways; fall into disrepair.
I'm old now, and I'm falling apart.My car seems to be falling apart and I don't know if I should pay to fix it anymore. |
| definition 3: |
to become unable to function normally.
After her husband's death, she fell apart. |
| definition 4: |
to be suddenly overcome with laughter or strong emotion such as grief.
When the audience heard that last joke, they fell apart.When he heard the terrible news, he simply fell apart. |
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