precipitously

[US]/pri'sipitəsli/
[UK]/prɪˈsɪpɪtəslɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. steeply; suddenly; unexpectedly

Example Sentences

The mountain path descended precipitously to a small valley.

The stock price dropped precipitously after the company's earnings report.

The number of COVID-19 cases increased precipitously in the past week.

She felt her heart rate rise precipitously as she approached the stage.

The temperature in the desert can drop precipitously at night.

The company's profits have been falling precipitously for the past few quarters.

The car swerved precipitously to avoid hitting the deer on the road.

The cliff dropped precipitously into the ocean below.

The population of the endangered species has declined precipitously in recent years.

The political situation in the country deteriorated precipitously after the election.

The price of gold has risen precipitously due to economic uncertainty.

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