plummet Antonyms
Meaning of plummet
plummet (n)
the metal bob of a plumb line
plummet (v)
drop sharply
plummet (n.)
A piece of lead attached to a line, used in sounding the depth of water.
A plumb bob or a plumb line. See under Plumb, n.
Hence, any weight.
A piece of lead formerly used by school children to rule paper for writing.
plummet Sentence Examples
- The stock market plummeted to its lowest point in decades.
- The temperature plummeted overnight, reaching sub-freezing levels.
- The confidence in the government plummeted after a series of scandals.
- The value of the currency plummeted against other major currencies.
- The morale of the team plummeted after a devastating loss.
- The population of the city plummeted as people left in search of better opportunities.
- The sales of the company plummeted, forcing it to close operations.
- The quality of the product plummeted, leading to customer complaints and negative reviews.
- The enrollment at the university plummeted as tuition costs soared and job prospects declined.
- The aircraft plummeted to the ground, killing all aboard.
FAQs About the word plummet
the metal bob of a plumb line, drop sharplyA piece of lead attached to a line, used in sounding the depth of water., A plumb bob or a plumb line. See under Plum
tumble,fall, plunge, decline, dip, drop, sink, nose-dive,descend, subside
lift, ascend, spike, arise, mount, spike, mount, soar, lift, rise
The stock market plummeted to its lowest point in decades.
The temperature plummeted overnight, reaching sub-freezing levels.
The confidence in the government plummeted after a series of scandals.
The value of the currency plummeted against other major currencies.
