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plummeted

/ˈplʌmɪtɪd/ /ˈplʌmədɪd/

Meanings
verb
To drop swiftly, in a direct manner; to fall quickly.

Examples :

"After its ascent, the arrow plummeted to earth."
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after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

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quickly adverb

/ˈkwɪkli/

Rapidly; with speed; fast.

"The teacher explained the new math concept quickly. "

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earth proper noun

/ɜːθ/ /ɝθ/

The third planet of the Solar System; the world upon which humans live.

"My family and I are planning a trip to explore Earth's diverse landscapes. "

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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swiftly adverb

/ˈswɪftli/

In a swift manner; quickly; with quick motion or velocity; fleetly.

"The dog swiftly ate his dinner. "

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fall noun

/fɔːl/ /fɔl/

The act of moving to a lower position under the effect of gravity.

"The fall from the ladder was painful. "

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direct verb

/d(a)ɪˈɹɛkt/

To manage, control, steer.

"to direct the affairs of a nation or the movements of an army"

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arrow noun

/ˈæɹ.əʊ/ /ˈæɹ.oʊ/

A projectile consisting of a shaft, a point and a tail with stabilizing fins that is shot from a bow.

"The archer carefully nocked the arrow and released it, aiming for the target. "

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manner noun

/ˈmænə/ /ˈmænɚ/

Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything

"My sister learned to write in a very careful manner. "

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ascent noun

/əˈsɛnt/

The act of ascending; a motion upwards.

"He made a tedious ascent of Mont Blanc."

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drop noun

/dɹɒp/ /dɹɑp/

A small quantity of liquid, just large enough to hold its own round shape via surface tension, especially one that falls from a source of liquid.

"Put three drops of oil into the mixture."

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its noun

/ɪts/

One who is neither a he nor a she; a creature; a dehumanized being.

"The factory treated the workers like its, ignoring their needs and concerns. "