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Definition dip in American English

dip verb

verb
/dɪp/
1

to lower something into a liquid for a moment before taking it back out again

Example

She dipped her handkerchief in the water and gently began to wipe the dirt from his face.

Synonyms and related words
soak submerge dip
1.1

to put an animal in a bath filled with a chemical that kills insects on its skin

Synonyms and related words
dip groom grooming brand brand cattle prod
2

to move, or to move something downward

Example

Joe dipped his head toward her for a quick kiss.

Example

The bright sun dipped low over the city.

Example

The road dipped and we picked up speed.

Synonyms and related words
fall lower come down
3

to become less

Example

Public support for the project has dipped sharply.

Example

Our profits dipped 30%.

Synonyms and related words
crater decrease diminish
Example

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Definition dip in American English