Come Apart (Verb)
Meaning
Become separated into pieces or fragments; "The figurine broke"; "The freshly baked loaf fell apart".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Her antique vase came apart when she dropped it on the floor.
- The stitches on his worn-out shoes started to come apart after years of use.
- The poorly constructed bridge came apart during the heavy storm.
- The singer's voice came apart under the pressure of performing in front of a huge crowd.
- When the chef removed it from the oven, the overly baked bread started to come apart in his hands.