Meaning of the word plunge in English

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plunge

US /plʌndʒ/

UK /plʌndʒ/

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

push or thrust quickly

Example:

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He plunged the knife into the fruit.

Synonym:

thrust push stab immerse

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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