Definitions
- Describing a sudden and steep decrease in value, price, or quantity. - Referring to a rapid and significant decline in performance, quality, or standards. - Talking about a sudden and severe fall from a high place or altitude.
- Referring to a decrease in value, price, or quantity that is less steep than a plummet. - Describing a fall or descent from a higher to a lower position. - Talking about a sudden reduction or loss of something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve a decrease or reduction in something.
- 2Both can be sudden and unexpected.
- 3Both can be used to describe changes in value or quantity.
- 4Both can be used as verbs or nouns.
What is the difference?
- 1Degree: Plummet implies a more significant and steep decrease than drop.
- 2Speed: Plummet suggests a faster and more sudden decrease than drop.
- 3Cause: Plummet often implies an external cause or factor for the decrease, while drop can be used for both external and internal causes.
- 4Connotation: Plummet has a more negative connotation than drop, which can be neutral or even positive in some contexts.
- 5Usage: Plummet is less common than drop and is typically used in more formal or technical contexts.
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Remember this!
Plummet and drop are synonyms that both describe a decrease or reduction in something. However, plummet suggests a more significant and sudden decrease, often with an external cause, while drop can be used for both external and internal causes and is less steep and sudden.
