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gives way

The phrase “gives way” has 2 syllables: gives way

It's pronounced as /ɡɪvz weɪ/

What is synonym and antonym for gives way?

In the thesaurus, “gives way” has 60 synonyms and 13 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for gives way along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for gives way

Antonyms for gives way

Meanings of gives way

  • verb
    1. To collapse, yield, or be replaced by something else. It can also mean to allow someone or something to move ahead.

Example Sentences

  • The old bridge gives way after years of heavy use.
  • Fear slowly gives way to confidence as she gains experience.
  • During winter, the green grass gives way to snow.
  • The crowd quickly moves back when the fence gives way.
  • His anger eventually gives way to understanding.

On this page you'll find 73 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gives way, such as: abandons, advances, backpedals, backs away, backs down, backtracks, beards.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

backs away

yields

falls back

implodes

  • breaks
  • breaks down
  • buckles
  • bursts
  • collapses
  • cracks
  • crashes
  • crumbles
  • crumples
  • deflates
  • dies
  • fails
  • flattens
  • founders
  • gives
  • gives out
  • gives way
  • goes
  • goes out
  • melts
  • melts down
  • pops
  • shatters
  • smashes
  • snaps
  • splinters
  • splits
  • stalls
  • tumbles
  • yields

recedes

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