C1
crumble vs crush
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| crumbleverb/ˈkrʌm.bəl/ | Meaning to break into small pieces, or to slowly fail or fall apart | Goes with crumble away | Example The old stone wall began to crumble after years of rain. |
| crushnoun/krʌʃ/ | Meaning a strong but usually short feeling of liking someone romantically, often someone you don't know well | Goes with have a crush on | Example I had a huge crush on my English teacher in high school. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He finally told his secret how he felt.