dropped dramatically means?

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Dodoro  #136187  Sun, 11 Sep 05 05:25 AM
Hi..
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dropped dramatically.
what does this words means?
I have sentence like below:
1.Google traffic dropped dramatically for many sites.
2.but the number of people needing rescue has dropped dramatically..


anyone can tell me? thanks..



  
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CalifJim  #136200  Sun, 11 Sep 05 06:58 AM
Welcome to English Forums!

"dropped dramatically" means "decreased very much, quite noticeably".

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Clive  #136201  Sun, 11 Sep 05 07:00 AM

Hi,

Welcome to the forum.

1.Google traffic dropped dramatically for many sites.
2.but the number of people needing rescue has dropped dramatically..
In this context, referring to an event, 'dramatically' means 'unexpectedly', 'suddenly'. It also means it was not just a small-sized drop.

Please write again when you have more questions we can help you with.

Clive

 

  
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Dodoro  #136359  Sun, 11 Sep 05 06:27 PM
Wow..There are a lot of nice guy..
Thanks..Big Smile [:D]

  
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