dip (into) Synonyms
dip (into) Meaning
dip (into)
to take a portion of (snuff), an insecticide or parasiticide for the dipping of animals, to decline or decrease moderately and usually temporarily, to leave especially suddenly or prematurely, to suddenly drop down or out of sight, a brief plunge into the water for sport or exercise, a stupid or unsophisticated person, to drop suddenly before climbing, something obtained by or used in dipping, hollow, depression, the angle formed with the horizon by a magnetic needle free to rotate in the vertical plane, to withdraw a part of the contents of something by or as if by reaching down inside it, to examine or read something casually or superficially, dim sense 1, an act of dipping, to plunge into a liquid and quickly emerge, a sharp downward course, to lift a portion of by reaching below the surface with something shaped to hold liquid, inclination downward, a liquid preparation for the dipping of something, pitch, to thrust in a way to suggest immersion, to plunge or immerse momentarily or partially under the surface (as of a liquid) so as to moisten, cool, or coat, to lower the body momentarily especially as part of an athletic or dancing motion, to use dipping tobacco, pickpocket, mortgage, to lower and then raise again, involve, to place a pinch of (tobacco) between the lip or cheek and gum, to immerse (an animal, such as a sheep or dog) in an antiseptic or parasiticidal solution, to immerse something into a processing liquid or finishing material, to incline downward from the plane of the horizon, the angle that a stratum or similar geologic feature makes with a horizontal plane, a sauce or soft mixture into which food may be dipped
dip (into) Sentence Examples
- The artist gently dipped her paintbrush into the palette, selecting a vibrant hue.
- I dipped my finger into the honey jar, savoring its sweet nectar.
- The diner dipped their French fries into the ketchup, adding a burst of tangy flavor.
- The hummingbirds dipped their beaks into the nectar feeder, seeking sustenance.
- The swimmer dipped into the cool water, refreshing themselves on a hot day.
- The dog dipped its tongue into the bowl of water, quenching its thirst.
- I dipped the strawberries into the melted chocolate, creating a decadent treat.
- The scuba diver dipped into the ocean, exploring the depths of the underwater world.
- The child dipped their toy boat into the bathtub, imagining adventures at sea.
- The caterer dipped the appetizers into the fondue, preparing them for the guests.
FAQs About the word dip (into)
to take a portion of (snuff), an insecticide or parasiticide for the dipping of animals, to decline or decrease moderately and usually temporarily, to leave esp
scan, wade (through), turn over, thumb (through),leaf (through), pore (over), tumble (to), skim, speed-read, devour
No antonyms found.
The artist gently dipped her paintbrush into the palette, selecting a vibrant hue.
I dipped my finger into the honey jar, savoring its sweet nectar.
The diner dipped their French fries into the ketchup, adding a burst of tangy flavor.
The hummingbirds dipped their beaks into the nectar feeder, seeking sustenance.
