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dip Definition and Meaning in English (dip definition)

verb
Synonyms:immersedunksubmerge
Quick Answer • Definition

Dip definition: To put something briefly into a liquid and then remove it.

Definitions of Dip

  1. 1verb

    To put something briefly into a liquid and then remove it.

  2. 2verb

    To move downwards or to lower something for a short period.

  3. 3noun

    A quick immersion in liquid, or a thick sauce into which food is dipped.

Example Sentences

casual

“She dipped her finger into the warm water.”

casual

“The road dips sharply after the bridge.”

casual

“We enjoyed a quick dip in the ocean.”

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Inflected Word Forms

third person singulardips
past tensedipped
present participledipping
agent noundipper

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

dip intophrasal_verb

To use a small amount of a supply of something, especially money.

take a dipexpression

To go for a swim or a brief immersion in water.

dip your toe in the wateridiom

To try something new cautiously before committing fully.

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Dip definition: To put something briefly into a liquid and then remove it.
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'Dip' translates to 'dip' in English. Dip definition: To put something briefly into a liquid and then remove it.
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