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slump

 

[ slʌmp ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

economic

A sudden severe or prolonged fall in the price, value, or amount of something.

Synonyms

decline, depression, downturn, drop

Examples of usage

  • The economic slump has led to many companies going out of business.
  • The housing market is experiencing a slump due to rising interest rates.
Context #2 | Verb

posture

Sit, lean, or fall heavily and awkwardly.

Synonyms

collapse, droop, sink, slouch

Examples of usage

  • She slumped in her chair after a long day at work.
  • He slumped against the wall, exhausted from the hike.

Translations

Translations of the word "slump" in other languages:

🇵🇹 queda

🇮🇳 गिरावट

🇩🇪 Abschwung

🇮🇩 penurunan

🇺🇦 спад

🇵🇱 spadek

🇯🇵 スランプ

🇫🇷 baisse

🇪🇸 caída

🇹🇷 düşüş

🇰🇷 슬럼프

🇸🇦 انخفاض

🇨🇿 pokles

🇸🇰 pokles

🇨🇳 下降

🇸🇮 padec

🇮🇸 lægð

🇰🇿 құлдырау

🇬🇪 ვარდნა

🇦🇿 düşüş

🇲🇽 caída

Word origin

The word 'slump' originated in the early 17th century, perhaps as a blend of 'slip' and 'jump'. Originally used in the context of a heavy or awkward fall, it later evolved to also describe a sudden decline or downturn in economic terms.

See also: slum, slumber.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,730, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.