english
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noun
drop:
There is a dip in the coffee price.
verb
dunked:
We dipped our bread in the milk.
Simple Definitions
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dip into sth
MONEY
2. to spend part of a supply of money that you have been keeping or saving
• I've had to dip into my savings to pay for the repairs., dip (sth) in/dip (sth) into sth
to put your hand into a container and take something out
• We all dipped into the box of chocolates.
• He dipped his hand in his pocket and brought out a few coins., dip into sth
BOOK
1. UK to read small parts of a book or magazine
• It's the sort of book you can just dip into now and again.
Cambridge-Phrasal Verbs
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verb in liquid ADV. lightly She dipped the brush lightly in the varnish. PREP. in, into He dipped his finger in the water go/move downwards ADV. gently hills which dip gently to the east | steeply | down The road dipped steeply down into the town. PREP. below The sun dipped below the horizon. prices/support, etc. ADV. slightly | sharply Support dipped sharply to 51%., noun ADJ. sharp | slight | sudden VERB + DIP suffer, take Share prices have taken a slight dip. PREP. ~ in a sharp dip in temperature
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
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to put something into a liquid
dip
to put something into a liquid for a very short time and take it out again:
• She dipped her hand in the water to see how hot it was. • Prawns are delicious dipped in a spicy sauce.
plunge
to put something quickly, firmly, and deeply into a liquid:
• Plunge the pasta into a pan of boiling water. • I had to plunge my arm in up to the elbow to reach the keys.
dunk
to put something such as a piece of bread or cake into a hot drink or soup before eating it:
• I love biscuits dunked in coffee.
immerse
to put something deep into a liquid so that it is completely covered:
• If the plant’s leaves look dry, immerse the roots in water for a while.
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