skyrocketed

sky·rock·et

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [skahy-rok-it]
- /ˈskaɪˌrɒk ɪt/
- /ˈskaɪˌrɒk.ɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skahy-rok-it]
- /ˈskaɪˌrɒk ɪt/

Definitions of skyrocketed word

noun skyrocketed a rocket firework that ascends into the air and explodes at a height, usually in a brilliant array of sparks of one or more colors. 1
noun skyrocketed Also called scarlet gilia. a plant, Ipomopsis aggregata, of the phlox family, native to western North America, having finely divided leaves and clusters of red, trumpet-shaped flowers. 1
noun skyrocketed an organized group cheer, usually led by a cheerleader, as at a football or basketball game, which begins with a hissing or whistling and ends with a shout. 1
verb without object skyrocketed to rise or increase rapidly or suddenly, especially to unexpected or unprecedented levels: Prices skyrocketed during the war. 1
verb with object skyrocketed to cause to rise or increase rapidly and usually suddenly: Economic changes have skyrocketed prices. 1
verb with object skyrocketed to thrust with sudden dramatic advancement; catapult: Talent has skyrocketed him to fame. 1

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Origin of skyrocketed

First appearance:

before 1680

One of the 48% oldest English words

First recorded in 1680-90; sky + rocket1

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Parts of speech for Skyrocketed

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Skyrocketed

skyrocketed popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for skyrocketed

verb skyrocketed

zoomed — Simple past tense and past participle of zoom.

Just one Synonym for skyrocketed