skyrocket

/ˈskaɪrɒkɛt/

Definitions

1. verb

to rise or increase suddenly and rapidly in amount, degree, or intensity; to shoot up

“The company’s profits skyrocketed after they launched their new product.”

2. noun

a sudden and rapid increase in amount, degree, or intensity

“The skyrocket in housing prices made it difficult for people to afford homes.”

Synonyms

  • explode
  • shoot up
  • soar
  • spike

Antonyms

  • decline
  • decrease
  • plummet