Search Results

Entry Found...

2 entries found for slump

1slump Listen to audio/ˈslʌmp/ verb
slumps; slumped; slump·ing
[no obj] 1 always followed by an adverb or preposition a : to sit or fall down suddenly and heavily
She fainted and slumped to the floor. Exhausted, he slumped down into the chair.
b : to move down or forward suddenly
His shoulders slumped forward in disappointment.
2 : to decrease suddenly and by a large amount
Real estate prices slumped during the recession.
— slumped adjective
The driver of the car was found slumped over the steering wheel unconscious. He was/sat slumped in front of the TV all afternoon.

Link to this page:

Learner's Dictionary App

Voice Search, Examples, Synonyms, Word of the Day & More

For iPhone | For iPad

"Words in the News" Quiz

Useful words from recent stories

Take it now »

Join Us on FB & Twitter

Get the Word of the Day & More

Facebook | Twitter

Browse the Learner's Dictionary

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
  5. E
  6. F
  7. G
  8. H
  9. I
  10. J
  11. K
  12. L
  13. M
  14. N
  15. O
  16. P
  17. Q
  18. R
  19. S
  20. T
  21. U
  22. V
  23. W
  24. X
  25. Y
  26. Z