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Meaning of the word plunge in English

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plunge

US /plʌndʒ/
UK /plʌndʒ/
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Verb

1.

jump or dive quickly and energetically

Example:
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She took a deep breath and plunged into the cold water.
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The stock market plunged after the news.
Synonym:
dive jump fall drop descend
2.

push or thrust quickly

Example:
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He plunged the knife into the fruit.
Synonym:
thrust push stab immerse

Noun

a sudden and rapid fall or drop

Example:
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The company experienced a sharp plunge in profits.
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He took a refreshing plunge into the pool.
Synonym:
drop fall descent dive jump
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plunging plunge into take the plunge