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English noun: slump

1. slump (process) a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality


SamplesThe team went into a slump.
A gradual slack in output.
A drop-off in attendance.
A falloff in quality.


Synonymsdrop-off, falling off, falloff, slack


Broader (hypernym)declension, decline in quality, deterioration, worsening

2. slump (state) a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment


Synonymsdepression, economic crisis


Broader (hypernym)crisis, economic condition


Instance hyponymGreat Depression


English verb: slump

1. slump (motion) assume a drooping posture or carriage


ExamplesThe children slump in the rocking chair, There slump some children in the rocking chair


Synonymsslouch


Pattern of useSomebody ----s.
Somebody ----s PP


Broader (hypernym)droop, flag, sag, swag

2. slump (motion) fall or sink heavily


SamplesHe slumped onto the couch.
My spirits sank.


Synonymssink, slide down


Pattern of useSomething ----s.
Somebody ----s.
Somebody ----s PP


Broader (hypernym)break, cave in, collapse, fall in, founder, give, give way

3. slump (change) fall heavily or suddenly; decline markedly


SamplesThe real estate market fell off.


ExamplesThe stock market is going to slump


Synonymsfall off, sink


Pattern of useSomething ----s


Broader (hypernym)drop


Verb groupdrop, drop down, sink

4. slump (motion) go down in value


SamplesThe stock market corrected.
Prices slumped.


Synonymscorrect, decline


Pattern of useSomething ----s


Broader (hypernym)come down, descend, fall, go down









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