Cool MateMeaning of Plunge
to move or make somebody/something move suddenly forwards and/or downwards
In simple words: To dive or fall suddenly into something.
Plunge in a sentence
- She lost her balance and plunged 100 feet to her death.
- The train left the track and plunged down the embankment.
- The earthquake plunged entire towns over the edge of the cliffs.
- He plunged from a tenth floor window.
- The car plunged headlong into the river.
- Stock markets plunged at the news of the coup.
- This year profits plunged by 40 per cent.
- The track plunged down into the valley.
- The horse plunged and reared.
- His heart plunged *(= because of a strong emotion)*.
How to use Plunge
Used when describing a sudden movement downwards, often in a physical context. Can be metaphorical, as in 'to plunge into a project', but avoid in overly formal writing.
Grammar pattern
plunge + object
Memory hint
Think of 'plunge' as 'dive into a sponge' — soft on impact but sudden.
Related words
Common mistakes with Plunge
- 'Plunge' is sometimes mistakenly used as a noun instead of a verb.
- Learners may confuse 'plunge' with 'jump', not recognizing the suddenness implied.
- Overusing 'plunge' in contexts where a gentler word like 'enter' would be more fitting.
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Plunge in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يغوص, يهوي, يندفع
أن تغوص أو تسقط فجأة في شيء ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ডুবে যাওয়া, ঝাঁপ দেওয়া
হঠাৎ করে কিছুতে ডুবে যাওয়া বা পড়ে যাওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Sturz, Sprung, Eintauchen
Plötzlich in etwas hineinspringen oder fallen.
- SpanishEspañol
Zambullirse, Caer, Hundirse
Sumergirse o caer de repente en algo.
- Persianفارسی
شیرجه زدن، فرو رفتن، سقوط کردن
ناگهان به درون چیزی شیرجه زدن یا افتادن.
- FrenchFrançais
Plonger, S'enfoncer, Tomber
Plonger ou tomber soudainement dans quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
डुबकी लगाना, गोता लगाना, गिरना
अचानक किसी चीज़ में कूदना या गिरना।
- ItalianItaliano
Tuffarsi, Buttarsi, Cadere, Immergersi
Tuffarsi o cadere improvvisamente in qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Mergulhar, Cair
Mergulhar ou cair de repente em algo.
- RussianРусский
Нырнуть, ринуться, броситься
Внезапно нырнуть или упасть во что-то.
- Urduاردو
غوطہ لگانا، گرنا
کسی چیز میں اچانک چھلانگ لگانا یا گرنا۔
- Chinese中文
猛冲, 投入, 暴跌
突然跳进或掉进某处。
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Frequently asked questions about Plunge
What does Plunge mean?
To dive or fall suddenly into something.
What is the definition of Plunge?
to move or make somebody/something move suddenly forwards and/or downwards
How do you use Plunge in a sentence?
She lost her balance and plunged 100 feet to her death.
Can you give another example of Plunge?
The train left the track and plunged down the embankment.
What are synonyms for Plunge?
Common alternatives include dive, descend, drop, fall, sink.
What is the opposite of Plunge?
Opposite meanings include rise, ascend, float.
What words go with Plunge?
It commonly pairs with ahead, back, downwards/downward, down, from, into, plunge to your death.
What are common mistakes when using Plunge?
'Plunge' is sometimes mistakenly used as a noun instead of a verb. Learners may confuse 'plunge' with 'jump', not recognizing the suddenness implied. Overusing 'plunge' in contexts where a gentler word like 'enter' would be more fitting.
How do you pronounce Plunge?
US: /["/plʌndʒ/","/ˈplʌndʒɪz/","/plʌndʒd/","/ˈplʌndʒɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/plʌndʒ/","/ˈplʌndʒɪz/","/plʌndʒd/","/ˈplʌndʒɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Plunge?
Used when describing a sudden movement downwards, often in a physical context. Can be metaphorical, as in 'to plunge into a project', but avoid in overly formal writing.
What CEFR level is Plunge?
"Plunge" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.