slam dunk

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Definition:

A "slam dunk" is primarily a noun that refers to a specific type of basketball move where a player jumps and scores by putting the ball directly through the hoop with one or both hands. It’s a powerful and impressive way to score points in basketball.

Usage Instructions:

You can use "slam dunk" in both sports contexts and everyday conversations. Make sure to use it correctly based on the context—whether you’re talking about basketball or something that’s certain to succeed.

Examples:

1. In Sports:

   • "LeBron made an amazing slam dunk during the game that got everyone cheering!"

2. In Everyday Context:

   • "The team’s presentation was a slam dunk; everyone loved it and gave great feedback."

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "slam dunk" can be used metaphorically to describe any situation where success seems inevitable. For example, in business, you might say, "The new product launch is a slam dunk; our research shows high demand."

Word Variants:

• Slam dunk (verb): You can also use it as a verb, as in "He slammed dunked the ball."
• Slam dunk (adjective): You might hear "slam dunk deal" to describe a deal that is very favorable and likely to go through.

Different Meanings:

• Literal Meaning: The basketball move.
• Figurative Meaning: Something that is almost guaranteed to succeed.

Synonyms:

• For the Basketball Move: dunk, basket
• For the Figurative Meaning: sure thing, certainty, guaranteed success

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While "slam dunk" itself is a specific term, be aware of similar phrases that convey certainty or success, such as: - "In the bag": which means something is certain to happen. - "Home run": often used in sports and business to describe a great success.

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Noun

1. a forceful dunk
2. something that is a sure to occur; a foregone conclusion
   • predicting his success was a slam dunk