dip
Pronunciation: [dɪp]
Context: "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.
Example
I like to dip my cookies in milk before eating them.
Example
He didn't dip the brush into the paint; he left it dry.
Example
Can I dip my ice cream cone in chocolate sauce?
Context: "food"
(noun) a thick mixture that you can scoop up with chips or vegetables. It's something tasty that you can eat with snacks.
Example
The vegetable dip was delicious with the crunchy carrots.
Example
I didn't like the dip at the party; it tasted strange.
Example
What kind of dip do you want with your chips?
Context: "movement"
(noun) a quick downward movement. Imagine when you bend down to pick something up; that's a dip!
Example
She took a dip to pick up her pet's toy from the ground.
Example
He didn't make a dip when he walked; he stood straight.
Example
Did you see her dip to tie her shoelaces?
Context: "change"
(verb) to decrease or go down, like when the temperature drops a little. If something becomes less than before, that's a dip.
Example
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.
Example
Will the price dip again next week?