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slump
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- pronunciation:
- sluhmp
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
inflections: |
slumps, slumping, slumped |
definition 1: |
to sink down or fall with all one's weight.
She slumped into the hammock.- synonyms:
- collapse, drop, plop, sink
- similar words:
- fall, sag, tumble
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definition 2: |
to let one's body droop or sag; slouch.
- synonyms:
- bow, droop, slouch
- similar words:
- hunch, sag, stoop
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definition 3: |
to deteriorate or fall off, esp. quickly.
Sales have slumped since the market crash.His enthusiasm slumped when his team lost again.- synonyms:
- plummet, sag, slide
- antonyms:
- boom, rally
- similar words:
- decline, decrease, deteriorate, diminish, drop, drop off, dwindle, fall, fall off, sink, slip
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related words: |
droop, lean, loll, wilt |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a sudden sinking or reduction, as in health, productivity, business activity, or interest.
- synonyms:
- collapse, plunge, slide
- antonyms:
- boom, rally, rise, upturn
- similar words:
- sag
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definition 2: |
a slouching or drooping posture.
- synonyms:
- slouch, stoop
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definition 3: |
of a sports team or player, a long period of losing or playing poorly.
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related words: |
bust, decline, depression, downturn, droop, tumble |
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derivation: |
slumping (adj.) |
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