dip — to put something quickly into liquid and take it out again
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to put something quickly into liquid and take it out again
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪp/
Example Sentences
- My dad's hairline keeps dipping every year - soon he'll need GPS to find it!
- The stock market dipped sharply after the announcement.
- She dipped her brush in paint and created a masterpiece.
dip
VERB[/dɪp/]
to put something quickly into liquid and take it out again
She gives a quick dip of her toe into the chilly pool.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'dyppan' meaning 'to immerse or plunge,' likely derived from Proto-Germanic roots related to dipping or diving motions.
Breakdown
dip (verb root) = a simple morpheme with no further breakdown, from Old English dyppan (to dip, immerse)
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📝Examples
“My dad's hairline keeps dipping every year - soon he'll need GPS to find it!”
“The stock market dipped sharply after the announcement.”
“She dipped her brush in paint and created a masterpiece.”
“I only dip into my savings account for real emergencies, like when pizza is on sale.”
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