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rock-bottom

noun · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Alternative form of rock bottom.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative, uncountable

Examples

  • She knew in her heart that she had hit rock-bottom this time.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To fall to the lowest possible level.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively, intransitive

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

well below normal (especially in price)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: reduced

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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