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In some senses, slump is marked as slang. Watch for register when choosing this word.
ADJ
world/worldwide | economic, housing, price, property, sales
PREP
in a ~
The housing market fell in a slump after interest rates increased last year.
into ~
The local economy fell into a slump after the factory closed down.
~ in
Home sales dropped dramatically during the slump in the housing market last year.
ADV
badly, disastrously, dramatically, heavily
The company's sales slumped dramatically after the product recall last year.
PREP
by
Sales slumped by half after the store moved to a quieter location.
from, to
The housing market slumped to its lowest point in ten years.
ADV
a little | dejectedly
forward
After the long shift, the tired worker slumped forward onto his desk.
back, down
PREP
against
After the long shift, Sarah slumped against her desk chair and closed her eyes.
in
The tired worker slumped in the chair after a long shift.
into
After the long meeting, she slumped into her seat and closed her eyes.
over
The tired student slumped over her desk during the long exam.
PHRASES
be found slumped
The elderly man was found slumped against the wall of his apartment building.
lie/sit slumped