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Meaning of dipped
The primary meaning of the word "dipped" is to lower or drop something or someone into a liquid or to move downward suddenly.
Etymology of dipped
The word "dipped" comes from the Old English word "dippian", which means to dip or immerse, and is related to the Old Norse word "deypa", which means to dip or plunge.
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the act of lowering or dropping something into a liquid.
Synonyms
immersed
submerged
plunged
dropped
lowered
sank
fell
declined
slumped
slipped
slid
glided
dove
dived
swooped
descended
dropped down
came down
went down
fell down
plummeted
nose-dived
tumbled
stumbled
tripped
spilled
sloped
inclined
leaned
bent
bowed
curved
warped
deflected
deviated
diverted
turned
veered
shifted
swerved
pivoted
twirled
whirled
spun
rotated
revolved
circled
swept
swirled
eddied
swayed
oscillated
fluctuated
wavered
trembled
quivered
shuddered
jolted
jerked
lurched
careened.
Definitions
- To lower something or someone into a liquid, typically in order to coat, wash, or wet it
- To move downward suddenly, typically in a smooth, continuous motion
- To decrease or fall in amount, value, or level
Usage Examples
- She dipped her brush into the paint and began to stroke the canvas.
- The stock market dipped sharply after the announcement of the company's financial troubles.
- The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm orange glow over the landscape.
- He dipped his toes into the cool water, feeling the refreshing sensation.