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.
will dip
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future tenseof dip.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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But even that will dip just 3% in the first quarter, the Goldman analysts estimate.
From Barron's ● Feb. 4, 2026
To pay for the new labor costs, the chief executive office said the county will dip into its general fund for $778 million.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2025
We do not know how far she will go, or whether she will dip her toe into other areas.
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2025
Applications for permits have dropped statewide, an early sign that the production of homes of all price points will dip in the coming years.
From Seattle Times ● May 17, 2024
If he has a dad, his voice will dip when he talks about him like Granddaddy.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
