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Antonyms for skyrocket


Grammar : Verb
Spell : skahy-rok-it
Phonetic Transcription : ˈskaɪˌrɒk ɪt



Definition of skyrocket

Origin :
  • 1680s, type of firework, from sky (n.) + rocket (n.2). The verb, in the figurative sense of "to rise abruptly and rapidly" (often with suggestion of 'and then explode and vanish'") is attested from 1895.
  • verb soar
Example sentences :
  • Didn't tell you, did I, about Mallory's doin' the skyrocket act?
  • Extract from : « Torchy » by Sewell Ford
  • So I climbs aboard, Babe opens the cut-out, and we make a skyrocket start.
  • Extract from : « Torchy and Vee » by Sewell Ford
  • In addition to the children there was Skyrocket, the dog, and Turnover, the cat.
  • Extract from : « The Curlytops and Their Pets » by Howard R. Garis
  • Now there was no sight of Snuff and Turnover, nor of Skyrocket, the other dog.
  • Extract from : « The Curlytops and Their Pets » by Howard R. Garis
  • Skyrocket whined a little, but remained lying there quietly.
  • Extract from : « The Curlytops and Their Pets » by Howard R. Garis
  • Course he can't do tricks like Skyrocket and Top, but he's nice to look at.
  • Extract from : « The Curlytops and Their Pets » by Howard R. Garis
  • "I guess he wouldn't have much trouble with Skyrocket," said Teddy.
  • Extract from : « The Curlytops and Their Pets » by Howard R. Garis
  • But the boys did not stop to think that Skyrocket was not as heavy as either of them.
  • Extract from : « The Curlytops and Their Playmates » by Howard R. Garis
  • That is all but Skyrocket, and he surely was one of the family.
  • Extract from : « The Curlytops and Their Playmates » by Howard R. Garis
  • "Well, if Skyrocket has just run away he'll run back again," said Ted.
  • Extract from : « The Curlytops and Their Playmates » by Howard R. Garis

Synonyms for skyrocket

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