Definitions
- Referring to a decrease in height or level. - Talking about letting something fall from a higher position to a lower one. - Describing a sudden reduction in quantity, quality, or value.
- Referring to a sudden and steep decrease in depth or level. - Talking about diving or jumping into water or a pool. - Describing a sudden and drastic change in a situation or condition.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a sudden and significant change.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a decrease in quantity, quality, or value.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a decrease in height or level.
What is the difference?
- 1Depth: Plunge implies a deeper and more drastic change than drop.
- 2Speed: Plunge suggests a faster and more sudden change than drop.
- 3Direction: Drop implies a downward movement, while plunge can also imply a forward or inward movement.
- 4Connotation: Plunge has a more dramatic and intense connotation than drop.
- 5Usage: Drop is more versatile and commonly used than plunge.
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Remember this!
Drop and plunge are synonyms that both describe a sudden and significant change. However, plunge implies a deeper and more drastic change, often with a faster and more sudden speed, while drop is more versatile and can describe a variety of changes, including a decrease in height or level, quantity, quality, or value.
