Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dip

verb
/dɪp/
Definition
To put something into a liquid for a short time.
Examples
  • She decided to dip her toes into the pool to test the water temperature.
  • He likes to dip his chips into salsa for added flavor.
  • Before painting, you should dip the brush in the paint thoroughly.
Meaning
Dip refers to the action of briefly immersing an object or part of it into a liquid.
Synonyms
  • immerse
  • submerge
  • plunge
  • douse
  • bathe