Meaning of the word dip in English

What does dip mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dip

US /dɪp/

UK /dɪp/

to put something into a liquid for a short time

Example:

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She dipped her toe in the cold water.

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He dipped his bread in the soup.

Synonym:

immerse submerge dunk plunge

to go downwards or to a lower level; to decline

Example:

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The sun dipped below the horizon.

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Stock prices dipped slightly today.

Synonym:

drop fall decline sink descend

a brief downward movement or slope

Example:

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There was a sudden dip in the road.

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The stock market took a sharp dip.

Synonym:

drop decline descent slope hollow

a thick sauce into which food is dipped

Example:

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We had chips and a spicy cheese dip.

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This vegetable dip is very popular.

Synonym:

sauce spread condiment

Related Word:

dip into