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Meaning of Plunge
The primary meaning of the word "plunge" is to jump or fall suddenly into something, such as water, or to suddenly become involved in something.
Definitions
- To jump or fall suddenly into something, such as water
- To suddenly become involved in something, such as a new activity or situation
- To decrease or fall sharply in value, amount, or degree
- To move or thrust suddenly into something, such as a sword into a body
Etymology of Plunge
The word "plunge" comes from the Old French word "plongier", which means "to dive" or "to immerse", and is derived from the Latin word "plumbare", which means "to dive" or "to sink"
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the act of jumping or falling into something, and has since expanded to include figurative meanings, such as sudden involvement in an activity or a sharp decrease in value
Example Uses
- The diver took a deep breath and prepared to plunge into the ocean
- The company's stock price began to plunge after the announcement of the financial crisis
- She decided to plunge into the new business venture, despite the risks
- The hikers had to plunge through the dense underbrush to reach the trail