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/
Korean meaning: 담그다, 적시다
Korean pronunciation: **딥**
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
💡 Concept
She gives a quick dip of her toe into the chilly pool.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/dɪp/
🇬🇧 UK/dɪp/
🌳Etymology
Rootdip
Origin
From Old English 'dyppan' meaning 'to immerse or plunge,' likely derived from Proto-Germanic roots related to dipping or diving motions.
🎵Rhyme
tipshiptripslipgrip
tip
ship
trip
slip
grip
🔗Collocations
dip into
take a dip
cheese dip
dip in price
dip one's toe
skinny dip
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“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.”
😄 Fun example
“I only dip into my savings account for real emergencies, like when pizza is on sale.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
immerseplungesoaksubmergedrop
Antonyms
riseincreaseelevate
Related
divesplashsaucedeclinedecrease
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