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Dipped: meaning, definitions and examples

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dipped

 

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Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Dipped refers to the past tense of the verb 'dip,' which means to lower something into a liquid or a substance briefly. It can also signify a decrease in level or value. This action often involves a quick immersion for the purpose of flavor enhancement, preservation, or color application. For instance, one might dip a chip into salsa or dip a paintbrush into paint. The word can also be used metaphorically, such as 'dipped in sadness,' to describe a decrease in mood or spirit.

Synonyms

immersed, lowered, sank, submerged.

Examples of usage

  • She dipped the brush into the paint.
  • He dipped his toes in the water.
  • The team dipped in performance after the break.
  • The heated discussion dipped into rude comments.

Translations

Translations of the word "dipped" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mergulhado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅ‚เคฌเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช eintauchen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dicelupkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฝัƒั€ะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zanurzony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆตธใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท trempรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sumergido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daldฤฑrฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ด๊ทผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุบู…ูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ponoล™enรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ponorenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆตธๆณก็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ potopljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dรฝft

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั‚ั‹ั€ั‹ะปะฐะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฌแƒงแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ batฤฑrฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sumergido

Etymology

The word 'dip' originates from the Old English term 'dippian,' meaning to immerse or plunge. This word evolved over centuries, relating to the action of plunging something into a liquid. The Old English form has Germanic roots, akin to the Old High German 'tifian' and the Dutch 'dippen.' The transition from its Old English roots to Modern English showcases the enduring nature of the term, as it maintained similar meanings throughout its historical usage. In contemporary language, 'dipped' is commonly found in various contexts, from cooking to describing emotions, illustrating its versatility as a verb. The word reflects a physical act and has also inspired idiomatic expressions, enriching the lexicon of the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,319, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.