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Plummet - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Plummet means to fall or drop quickly and steeply. It is often used to describe prices, temperatures, or objects descending rapidly, such as a stone plummeting into water.

plummet

/ˈplʌmɪt/ /ˈplʌmɪt/

Definition:

To fall or drop straight down rapidly and uncontrollably.

Synonyms:

plunge, dive, drop, descend

Part of Speech:

verb, noun

Antonyms:

rise, ascend

Common Collocations:

stock prices plummet, temperatures plummet, sales plummet

Derivatives:

plummeting, plummeted

Usage Tips:

Use "plummet" for sudden, steep falls, often in value or physical drops. Avoid for slow declines.

Common Phrases:

take a plummet, plummet to earth

Etymology:

From Old French "plommet," diminutive of "plomb" (lead), referring to a lead weight used in measuring depth.

Examples:

  • 1. The rock will plummet if you drop it from the cliff.
  • 2. Stock prices often plummet during economic crises.
  • 3. Her heart seemed to plummet when she heard the bad news.
  • 4. The bird folded its wings and plummeted toward the water.

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