skyrocket — to increase very quickly to a high level
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to increase very quickly to a high level
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskaɪˌrɑːkɪt/
Example Sentences
- My phone bill skyrocketed after I discovered mobile games.
- Gas prices have skyrocketed due to the global crisis.
- His stress levels skyrocketed when he saw the exam schedule.
skyrocket
VERB[/ˈskaɪˌrɑːkɪt/]
to increase very quickly to a high level
Business suddenly skyrockets after going viral
Phone from pocket meets power socket - profits skyrocket!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Skyrocket is a compound word formed from 'sky' and 'rocket,' originating in the 1680s to describe a type of firework that ascends into the air. The term evolved metaphorically in the 20th century to mean 'to increase rapidly or dramatically,' transferring the image of a rocket's swift upward trajectory to sudden growth or rise in value.
Breakdown
sky (heavens, vault above) + rocket (a projectile propelled by combustion). The compound emerged as a noun for fireworks before acquiring verbal usage meaning 'to rise steeply.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My phone bill skyrocketed after I discovered mobile games.”
“Gas prices have skyrocketed due to the global crisis.”
“His stress levels skyrocketed when he saw the exam schedule.”
“The company's stock price skyrocketed after the product launch.”
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