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slump

[slʌmp]

slump Definition

  • 1to sit, lean, or fall heavily and suddenly
  • 2a sudden severe or prolonged fall in the price, value, or amount of something

Using slump: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "slump" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She slumped onto the couch after a long day at work.

  • Example

    The economy is in a slump due to the pandemic.

  • Example

    The team's performance has been in a slump for the past few games.

slump Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for slump

Antonyms for slump

Idioms Using slump

  • slump into one's chair

    to sit down heavily and ungracefully in a chair

    Example

    After a long day at work, she slumped into her chair and sighed.

  • to fall forward or to one side suddenly and heavily, especially while sitting

    Example

    He slumped over in his seat, exhausted from the long flight.

  • to sit down heavily and ungracefully, often with one's head down

    Example

    She slumped down on the bench, feeling defeated.

Phrases with slump

  • the sale of all assets of a business unit as a single entity

    Example

    The company decided to do a slump sale of its subsidiary.

  • a method used to determine the consistency and workability of fresh concrete

    Example

    The slump test showed that the concrete was too dry.

  • a type of building material made from concrete that has a rough, textured surface

    Example

    The house was built using slump block for its exterior walls.

Origins of slump

origin uncertain, possibly related to 'slim' or 'slam'

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Summary: slump in Brief

The term 'slump' [slʌmp] can be used as a verb or noun. As a verb, it means to sit, lean, or fall heavily and suddenly. As a noun, it refers to a sudden severe or prolonged fall in the price, value, or amount of something. Examples include 'She slumped onto the couch after a long day at work.' and 'The economy is in a slump due to the pandemic.' Phrases like 'slump sale' and idioms like 'slump over' extend the meaning of 'slump.'

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