dip
word
/ˈdɪp/
dip
/dˈɪp/
dip
Definition
To put something briefly into a liquid or soft substance and take it out again. It can also mean a small drop or decline, or a sauce used for dipping food.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns: 'dip into' tea, paint, or water; 'prices dipped' for a small decline; 'a cheese dip' for food. 'Dip' usually suggests a quick or slight action, not a long or deep one.
Spanish: mojar brevemente - bajar - salsa para untarPortuguese (BR): mergulhar rapidamente - cair - molho para mergulharPortuguese (PT): mergulhar rapidamente - descer - molho para mergulharChinese (Simplified): 蘸一下 - 下降 - 蘸酱Chinese (Traditional): 沾一下 - 下降 - 沾醬Hindi: डुबोना - गिरावट - डिप/चटनी में लगाकर खानाArabic: يغمس - انخفاض - صلصة للتغميسBengali: চুবানো - হ্রাস - ডিপ (সস)Russian: окунать - снижение - соусJapanese: 浸す - 下がる - ディップ（ソース）Vietnamese: nhúng - giảm - nước chấmKorean: 담그다 - 하락 - 딥(소스)Turkish: batırmak - düşüş - dip sosUrdu: ڈبونا - کمی - ڈِپ (چٹنی)Indonesian: mencelupkan - penurunan - saus celup
Example Sentences
She dipped the cookie in milk.
basic
The road dips near the bridge.
basic
We made a tomato dip for the chips.
basic
Sales dipped a little last month, but they're back up now.
natural
I'm just going to dip my feet in the water.
natural
Can you dip into your savings until you find a new job?
natural