dip

Pronunciation

• enPR: dĭp, IPA ^(key): /dɪp/

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• SAMPA: /dIp/

Noun

Singular dip

Plural dips

1. A dip is a lower section of a road or geological feature.

   There is a dip in the road ahead.

2. A dip is a short swim to refresh oneself.

   I’m going for a dip before breakfast.

3. A dip is a sauce for dipping.

   This onion dip is just scrumptious.

Verb

Plain form dip

Third-person singular dips

Past tense dipped

Past participle dipped

Present participle dipping

Churros dipped in chocolate

1. (transitive) To dip is an act when something is placed into a liquid.

   I slowly dipped the towel into the bowl of water.