dip
Prononciation : [dɪp]
Contexte : « action »
(verb) to lower something briefly into a liquid. It's like when you quickly put your finger into water and then take it out again.
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I like to dip my cookies in milk before eating them.
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He didn't dip the brush into the paint; he left it dry.
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Can I dip my ice cream cone in chocolate sauce?
Contexte : « food »
(noun) a thick mixture that you can scoop up with chips or vegetables. It's something tasty that you can eat with snacks.
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The vegetable dip was delicious with the crunchy carrots.
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I didn't like the dip at the party; it tasted strange.
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What kind of dip do you want with your chips?
Contexte : « movement »
(noun) a quick downward movement. Imagine when you bend down to pick something up; that's a dip!
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She took a dip to pick up her pet's toy from the ground.
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He didn't make a dip when he walked; he stood straight.
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Did you see her dip to tie her shoelaces?
Contexte : « change »
(verb) to decrease or go down, like when the temperature drops a little. If something becomes less than before, that's a dip.
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The temperature will dip tonight, so wear a warm jacket.
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The temperature didn't dip at all; it stayed the same all day.
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Will the price dip again next week?