Meaning & use
plummet
To fall or drop suddenly, steeply, and rapidly.
See it in a sentence
Stock prices began to plummet as soon as the disappointing news broke.
Temperatures plummeted overnight, leaving a thin layer of frost on the grass.
A note on using this word
Plummet is often used for dramatic drops in numbers, such as prices, temperatures, or ratings, rather than a slow decline.
Words with a similar meaning
plungetumble
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Words with an opposite meaning
soarrise
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