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US/ˈplʌm.ɪt/
UK/ˈplʌm.ɪt/
to fall suddenly and very quickly in value, amount or height
In context
Share prices plummeted after the company announced a huge loss.
The temperature plummeted to minus ten degrees overnight.
The climber's phone slipped from his hand and plummeted into the valley.
Words that go with plummet
verb + adverb
- plummet dramaticallyHouse prices plummeted dramatically last winter.
- plummet sharplyDemand for coal plummeted sharply.
verb + preposition
- plummet toProfits plummeted to a record low.
- plummet fromThe bird plummeted from the sky.
- plummet bySales plummeted by forty percent.
adverb + verb
- suddenly plummetTemperatures can suddenly plummet in the mountains.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
plummet downCorrect: plummet