dipped
word · lemma: dip
/ˈdɪpt/
/dˈɪpt/
Definition
Moved something quickly into and out of a liquid. It can also mean something that temporarily went down or decreased.
Usage & Nuances
Common in casual and recipe contexts. 'Dipped' often describes food in sauces (e.g., 'dipped fries'), or sudden small decreases (e.g., 'temperature dipped'). Not to confuse with 'deep' (profound). Usually past tense of 'dip.'
Spanish: sumergido - mojado (rápidamente)Portuguese (BR): mergulhado - molhado (rápido)Portuguese (PT): mergulhado - molhado (rápido)Chinese (Simplified): 蘸过 - 浸过Chinese (Traditional): 沾過 - 浸過Hindi: डुबाया हुआ - भिगोया हुआArabic: مُغَمَّس - مبلول بسرعةBengali: ডুবিয়েছিল - নামিয়েছিলRussian: окунул - погрузил - снизилсяJapanese: 浸した - 少し下がったVietnamese: nhúng - giảmKorean: 담갔다 - 내려갔다Turkish: bandırdı - azaldıUrdu: ڈبویا - کم ہواIndonesian: mencelupkan - menurun
Example Sentences
The temperature dipped below zero last night.
natural
She dipped the cookie in milk.
basic
He dipped his brush in the paint.
basic
The sun dipped below the mountains.
basic
My scores dipped a little last semester, but I'm back on track now.
natural
He dipped out of the party without saying goodbye to anyone.
natural