dip

[dɪp]

dip Definition

• 1. to put something briefly into a liquid or substance and then remove it
• 2. to lower something or yourself quickly into water, a container, etc. and then take it out again
• 3. a creamy mixture eaten with chips or raw vegetables

Using dip: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dip" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She dipped her brush into the paint.

• Example

  He dipped his head in greeting.

• Example

  I'm going for a dip in the pool.

• Example

  I love eating chips with a sour cream and onion dip.

dip Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dip

• immerse
• plunge
• dunk
• sauce
• spread

Antonyms for dip

• raise
• elevate
• dry

Phrases with dip

• dip your toe in the water

  to try something new or unfamiliar in a cautious way

  Example

  I'm thinking of investing in stocks, but I'm just going to dip my toe in the water for now.

• double dip

  to dip a chip or vegetable into a shared dip after taking a bite, considered impolite

  Example

  Don't double dip your chip in the salsa!

• buy the dip

  to purchase stocks or other investments when their prices have temporarily fallen

  Example

  Many investors are looking to buy the dip in this market downturn.

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Summary: dip in Brief

The verb 'dip' [dɪp] means to briefly put something into a liquid or substance, or to quickly lower oneself into water. As a noun, 'dip' refers to a creamy mixture eaten with chips or vegetables. Common phrases include 'dip your toe in the water,' meaning to try something new cautiously, and 'double dip,' which is considered impolite. 'Buy the dip' refers to purchasing stocks or investments when their prices have temporarily fallen.