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plunge

[plʌndʒ]

plunge Definition

  • 1to fall or move suddenly and quickly downwards or forwards
  • 2to jump or dive quickly into water, a swimming pool, etc.
  • 3to become involved in something suddenly and deeply

Using plunge: Examples

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

  • Example

    The car plunged off the cliff and into the sea.

  • Example

    She took a deep breath and plunged into the icy water.

  • Example

    He decided to plunge into the world of entrepreneurship.

  • Example

    The stock market plunged after the announcement of the new policy.

  • Example

    The temperature plunged below freezing last night.

plunge Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for plunge

Idioms Using plunge

  • an attempt to do something without knowing what the result will be

    Example

    Investing in that startup was a plunge in the dark, but it paid off in the end.

  • to decide to do something important or risky, especially after thinking about it for a long time

    Example

    After much deliberation, he finally took the plunge and proposed to his girlfriend.

  • a small, deep pool of water, often used for swimming or diving

    Example

    The hotel had a beautiful plunge pool overlooking the ocean.

Phrases with plunge

  • to make a decision to do something important or risky, especially after thinking about it for a long time

    Example

    After years of working for others, she finally took the plunge and started her own business.

  • to suddenly be in complete darkness

    Example

    As the power went out, the whole city was plunged into darkness.

  • to suddenly owe a lot of money

    Example

    After losing his job, he quickly plunged into debt.

Origins of plunge

from Old French 'plongier', meaning 'to plunge, sink'

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Summary: plunge in Brief

The verb 'plunge' [plʌndʒ] refers to sudden and quick movements downwards or forwards, such as falling off a cliff or jumping into water. It can also mean becoming deeply involved in something, as in 'He decided to plunge into the world of entrepreneurship.' The phrase 'take the plunge' means to make an important or risky decision, while 'a plunge in the dark' refers to attempting something without knowing the result.

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