C1verb 2K

Dip

🇬🇧 UK /["/dɪp/","/dɪps/","/dɪpt/","/ˈdɪpɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/dɪp/","/dɪps/","/dɪpt/","/ˈdɪpɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Dip

to put something quickly into a liquid and take it out again

In simple words: To put something briefly into a liquid, or to lower it a little.

Dip in a sentence

• She likes to dip her fries in ketchup before eating them.
• Please dip the brush into the paint carefully to avoid spills.
• The temperature will dip below zero tonight, so dress warmly.
• He took a quick dip in the pool before dinner.
• The stock market began to dip after the announcement of new tariffs.
• She had to dip into her savings to pay for the emergency repairs.
• They planned to dip their toes into different business ventures.
• He dipped the cloth in water and wiped the dusty table.
• The sun began to dip below the horizon, coloring the sky orange.

How to use Dip

Use 'dip' when referring to briefly putting something into liquid, often for food or in art. Avoid using in formal contexts, as there are more precise terms.

Grammar pattern

dip + object

Memory hint

Think of a chip going for a dip into a salsa bowl!

Related words

Collocations with Dip

• lightly
• quickly
• in
• into
• slightly
• sharply
• below
• lightly
• quickly
• in
• into

Synonyms for Dip

• fall

Opposites of Dip

• rise
• ascend

Common mistakes with Dip

• Using 'dipped' instead of 'dip' in present tense situations.
• Confusing 'dip' with 'drop' when describing actions.
• Mixing up the noun 'dip' (like a sauce) with the verb form.

Frequently asked questions about Dip

What does Dip mean?

To put something briefly into a liquid, or to lower it a little.

What is the definition of Dip?

to put something quickly into a liquid and take it out again

How do you use Dip in a sentence?

She likes to dip her fries in ketchup before eating them.

Can you give another example of Dip?

Please dip the brush into the paint carefully to avoid spills.

What are synonyms for Dip?

Common alternatives include fall.

What is the opposite of Dip?

Opposite meanings include rise, ascend.

What words go with Dip?

It commonly pairs with lightly, quickly, in, into, slightly, sharply, below, lightly, quickly, in, into.

What are common mistakes when using Dip?

Using 'dipped' instead of 'dip' in present tense situations. Confusing 'dip' with 'drop' when describing actions. Mixing up the noun 'dip' (like a sauce) with the verb form.

How do you pronounce Dip?

US: /["/dɪp/","/dɪps/","/dɪpt/","/ˈdɪpɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/dɪp/","/dɪps/","/dɪpt/","/ˈdɪpɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Dip?

Use 'dip' when referring to briefly putting something into liquid, often for food or in art. Avoid using in formal contexts, as there are more precise terms.

What CEFR level is Dip?

"Dip" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.