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Fully immersed, soaked, or bathed in a liquid, typically for a brief period
“The strawberries were deliciously dipped in rich, velvety chocolate.”
Having an outline or surface that curves inwards like the interior of a circle or sphere
Past tense for to immerse or submerge into liquid
“If you dip your hand into the glaze and pull it out, the glaze should drip off quickly but create a slight webbing effect between your fingers.”
Past tense for to physically fall or drop
“The sun started to dip below the clouds and the sky was turning a nice orange and yellow color.”
Past tense for to slope downwards
“I really didn't want to camp so high up, given the recent temperatures at night, so I continued on, hoping the trail would begin to dip lower.”
Past tense for to decrease in level, amount or degree
“Temperatures are again expected to dip below freezing tonight.”
Past tense for to disappear from view in the horizon
“I arrived just as the sun was starting to dip into the sunset.”
Past tense for to lower or move (something) downwards
“Connolly perceived this as arrogant and disrespectful, and he informed the USOC that he would break with protocol and dip the flag.”
Past tense for to lift out (liquid) with a utensil
“I had my pupils use the dipper to dip water from the bucket into their cups.”
Past tense for to dim or lower the beam of a source of light
“Dip your headlights as soon as you notice another vehicle coming in the opposite direction.”
Past tense for to take a brief or hurried look
“You will then be able to dip into the book as and when you need to address particular issues.”
Past tense for to reach with one's hand (into something)
“I want to urge all of you to dip into your wallets to support a worthwhile global organization like us.”
Past tense for to move or cause to move into a sloping position
Past tense for to make one's way through water using one's body
Past tense for to take a brief or hurried look at someone or something
Past tense for to crouch or squat close to the ground
Past tense for to apply or provide with a layer or covering of something
Past tense for to change direction suddenly
Past tense for to bend or lean downwards, as if suspended or inclined forward
Past tense for to be limp or droop downwards
Past tense for to move about or around quickly and randomly
Past tense for to baptize (someone) by immersion in water
Past tense for to diminish the price, value or amount of
Past tense for to bend the head or upper part of the body as a sign of respect, greeting, or shame
Past tense for to move around or sideways unsteadily
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