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Meaning of Dip
The primary meaning of the word "dip" is to lower something or someone briefly into a liquid or to slope downward.
Definitions
- To lower something or someone briefly into a liquid, typically in order to coat, wash, or cool it
- To slope downward, especially from a level or horizontal surface
- A downward slope or incline, especially one that is formed by a layer of rock or a vein of mineral
- A liquid or semi-liquid substance, especially one used for coating or flavoring food
- To reduce or decrease something, such as a quantity or a level
Etymology of Dip
The word "dip" originated in the 14th century from the Old English word "dipian", which is also related to the Old Norse word "deypa", meaning "to dip" or "to immerse"
Historically, the word "dip" has been used to describe various actions, including lowering something into a liquid, sloping downward, and reducing or decreasing something
Example Uses
- She dipped her toes in the water to test its temperature
- The road dips downward at the edge of the hill
- The chef dipped the strawberries in chocolate
- The company's profits dipped last quarter due to increased competition