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US/dɪp/
UK/dɪp/
to put something into a liquid quickly and take it out again; also to go down a little
In context
In the south, people dip spring rolls in peanut sauce before eating them.
I dipped my toes in the water, but it was too cold to swim.
Sales dipped slightly in the rainy season but rose again in December.
Words that go with dip
verb + preposition
- dip intoI had to dip into my savings to pay the hospital bill.
- dip inDip the bread in the soup to soften it.
- dip belowTemperatures dipped below ten degrees in Hanoi last night.
verb + adverb
- dip slightlyPrices dipped slightly after the holiday.
verb + noun
- dip your toesYou can dip your toes into investing with a small amount.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Dip the meat with fish sauce.Correct: Dip the meat in fish sauce.