crumble
/ΛkΙΉΚmbΙl/
B1 Β· Intermediateβ
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Simple Meaning
to break into small pieces, or a sweet food made with fruit and a dry topping.
When to Use
π¬Daily Conversation
Intermediate β can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
βThis old wall is starting to crumble β we need to fix it.β
βI made an apple crumble for dessert β do you want some?β
Learning Path
βΆFull Definition
A dessert of British origin containing stewed fruit topped with a crumbly mixture of fat, flour, and sugar.
βblackberry and apple crumbleβ
Related Words
Synonyms:
breakdisintegratecollapse
Antonyms:
solidifystrengthen
Word Family:
crumbledcrumblingcrumbles