Skyrocket

usgb/ˈskaɪrɑːkɪt/
verb

To increase rapidly.

The price of gas has skyrocketed in recent months.
Visual representation of "skyrocket" - to increase rapidly

Often appears as...

  • prices skyrocket
  • sales skyrocket
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Visual representation of "skyrocket"
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Sudden Increase

Use 'skyrocket' to describe something growing very quickly and unexpectedly.

Illustration for Sudden Increase
Her YouTube followers skyrocketed after the viral video.
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Economic Context

'Skyrocket' is often used in financial or economic news to discuss rapid changes.

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After the new product launch, the company's stock prices skyrocketed.
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Positive or Negative

Can imply good (like popularity) or bad (like costs). Context reveals the sentiment.

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Unfortunately, rental costs in the city have skyrocketed.
Visual representation of the word "Skyrocket"

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