Slump has 8 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality
"the team went into a slump"
"a gradual slack in output"
"a drop-off in attendance"
"a falloff in quality"
2
a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment
"The global slump left millions without jobs and drained businesses of capital for years."
3
A heavy or helpless collapse; a slouching or drooping posture; a period of poor activity or performance, especially an extended period.
"After losing three consecutive games, the entire team fell into a slump that lasted for months before they could regain their form."
Verb
1
assume a drooping posture or carriage
"After hearing the bad news, she slumped into her chair and stared at the floor."
2
fall or sink heavily
"He slumped onto the couch"
"My spirits sank"
3
fall heavily or suddenly; decline markedly
"The real estate market fell off"
4
go down in value
"the stock market corrected"
"prices slumped"
5
To collapse heavily or helplessly.
"After hearing the devastating news, she slumped into her chair and stared blankly at the floor."
Example Sentences
"the team went into a slump"
noun
"a gradual slack in output"
noun
"a drop-off in attendance"
noun
"a falloff in quality"
noun
"He slumped onto the couch"
verb
"My spirits sank"
verb
"The real estate market fell off"
verb
"the stock market corrected"
verb
"prices slumped"
verb
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Broader Terms (hypernyms)