Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
plunging
verb
/ˈplʌndʒɪŋ/
Definition
the act of falling or dropping suddenly and steeply.
Examples
- The diver took a deep breath before plunging into the blue waters below.
- As the stock market began plunging, investors grew increasingly worried about their finances.
- She felt a rush of excitement while plunging down the roller coaster.
Meaning
to move or fall quickly and suddenly, often from a high to a low position.
Synonyms
- falling
- dive
- dropping
- descending
- tumbling
