plummet — to fall or drop straight down at high speed
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to fall or drop straight down at high speed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈplʌmɪt/
Korean meaning: 급락하다, 곤두박질치다
Korean pronunciation: **플**러밋
Example Sentences
- My motivation to exercise plummets every time I see a pizza commercial.
- The bird plummeted from the sky and landed safely in the lake.
- After the teacher announced a surprise test, the class's mood plummeted faster than a rock.
plummet
VERB//ˈplʌmɪt//
to fall or drop straight down at high speed
Stock prices plummet down fast
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From summit high, he watched the comet—then began to plummet!
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Origin
From Old French 'plommet' (a small lead weight), derived from 'plomb' meaning lead. The word ultimately traces back to Latin 'plumbum' (lead), used for the weighted bob of a plumb line.
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“My motivation to exercise plummets every time I see a pizza commercial.”
“The bird plummeted from the sky and landed safely in the lake.”
“After the teacher announced a surprise test, the class's mood plummeted faster than a rock.”
“The company's reputation plummeted after the data breach incident.”
“His confidence plummeted when he realized he'd worn mismatched socks to the interview.”
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