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Meaning of Plummet
The primary meaning of the word "plummet" is to fall or drop suddenly and sharply.
Definitions
- To fall or drop straight down from a high place
- * To decrease or fall sharply in amount, value, or degree
Etymology of Plummet
The word "plummet" comes from the Old French word "plommet", which is derived from the Latin word "plumbum", meaning lead, as a plummet was originally a lead weight attached to a line used for measuring depths
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of falling or dropping, and its meaning has expanded to include figurative uses
Example Uses
- The stock market began to plummet after the company announced its financial troubles
- * The hiker's heart started to plummet as she realized she was lost in the woods
- * The company's sales plummeted after the release of the competitors' product
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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