dip
verb (used with object)
to plunge (something, as a cloth or sponge) temporarily into a liquid, so as to moisten it, dye it, or cause it to take up some of the liquid.
dipped
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past participleof dip.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof dip.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
dipverb (used with object)to plunge (something, as a cloth or sponge) temporarily into a liquid, so as to moisten it, dye it, or cause it to take up some of the liquid.
Example Sentences
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Singapore's air quality levels too dipped into the "very unhealthy" range with a reading of 209 on the Air Quality Index in Friday afternoon, according to the IQAir website.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
Approaching her 38th birthday, and after almost a decade at the helm, Harmanpreet found herself under increasing scrutiny as her form dipped.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
For a two-night work trip to Miami in October, I double dipped on two Chase hotel benefits and will get more perks when I check in to the Kimpton hotel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
I dipped my toe back into dating after my divorce.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
“I believe I know when it will happen,” Aunt Kitty said quietly as she dipped her pen into the inkwell.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
