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PRECIPITOUSLY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Abruptly; in a precipitous manner

Example:

the mountains rose precipitously from the shore

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

precipitous (extremely steep)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Very suddenly and to a great degree

Example:

prices rose sharply

Synonyms:

precipitously; sharply

Classified under:

Adverbs

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