give way to — to be replaced by something else; to collapse or break under pressure
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to be replaced by something else; to collapse or break under pressure
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡɪv weɪ tuː/
Example Sentences
- My strict diet plan gave way to pizza and ice cream after just one day.
- The wooden fence gave way under the weight of the snow.
- Traditional bookstores are giving way to online shopping platforms.
give way to
VERB[/ɡɪv weɪ tuː/]
to be replaced by something else; to collapse or break under pressure
💡 Concept
to be replaced by something else; to collapse or break under pressure
🎵 Rhyme
The bridge that served us well today, gives way to waters rushing away!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ɡɪv weɪ tuː/
🇬🇧 UK/ɡɪv weɪ tuː/
🌳Etymology
🎵Rhyme
displaytodayaway
display
today
away
🔗Collocations
give way to tears
give way to anger
give way to despair
give way to progress
give way under pressure
bridge gave way
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My strict diet plan gave way to pizza and ice cream after just one day.”
“The wooden fence gave way under the weight of the snow.”
“Traditional bookstores are giving way to online shopping platforms.”
😄 Fun example
“His confidence gave way to panic when he realized he forgot his passport.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
yieldsurrendercollapsereplacesubstitute
Antonyms
resistwithstandmaintain
Related
make waystep asidebreak downfall apart
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