become limp

Frequency: 6.23.0 per million words

To change to a state of being limp.

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Examples (10)

  • The cooked spaghetti strands become limp and soft.
  • After a long illness, his muscles had become limp and weak.
  • If the celery isn't kept in water, it will soon become limp.
  • The once stiff collar began to become limp after repeated washing.
  • Her enthusiasm seemed to become limp after facing so many obstacles.
  • The flag becomes limp on a windless day.
  • The wet paper towels quickly became limp and tore easily.
  • His handshake, usually firm, had become rather limp.
  • Without air, the inflatable toy will become limp and deflated.
  • Her body suddenly went limp.