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Meaning of the word slumped in English

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slumped

US /slʌmpt/
UK /slʌmpt/
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Verb

1.

sit, lean, or fall heavily and limply

Example:
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He slumped into the chair, exhausted.
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Her shoulders slumped in defeat.
Synonym:
collapsesinkdropfallcrumple
2.

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

Example:
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The company's profits slumped last quarter.
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The economy is currently slumped.
Synonym:
declinerecessiondownturndropfall

Noun

1.

a period of decline or poor performance

Example:
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The team is in a scoring slump.
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The economy is in a deep slump.
Synonym:
recessiondepressiondownturndeclinestagnation

Adjective

1.

having fallen or declined sharply

Example:
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The slumped stock market caused widespread panic.
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He sat with a slumped posture.
Synonym:
collapsedfallendroopingsagging
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