dip
2 antonyms for dip — opposites grouped by meaning.
Verb — To lower something briefly into a liquid.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To lower something briefly into a liquid.
“Dip the strawberries into melted chocolate and leave them to set.”
2. verb
To drop slightly in level, value, or amount.
“Sales tend to dip in January once the holiday shopping ends.”
Opposites
3. noun
A thick sauce for dunking food such as chips or vegetables.
“Would you like hummus or salsa as a dip with your carrot sticks?”
Antonyms
How to use dip
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
dip in prices
take a dip
dip into savings
chips and dip
Etymology
From Old English dyppan, related to the word "deep."
Full origin of dip →Frequently asked questions
What does “dip” mean?
The word “dip” means to lower something briefly into a liquid. In plain terms, to lower briefly into liquid, to drop slightly, or (as a noun) a sauce, a quick swim, or a small downward slope.
How do you pronounce “dip”?
“Dip” is pronounced dihp (/dɪp/ in IPA).
How do you use “dip” in a sentence?
Here is “dip” used in a sentence: “She dipped the brush into the paint.”
What part of speech is “dip”?
Depending on how it is used, “dip” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “dip” come from?
The word “dip” comes from Old English. From Old English dyppan, related to the word "deep.".
Is “dip” a common word?
“Dip” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “dip” have?
“Dip” has 5 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to lower something briefly into a liquid.
What is the difference between dip and dunk?
Both involve putting something into a liquid, but to dip is to lower it briefly and often only partly, while to dunk usually means pushing it right in, especially food into a drink, as in dunking a biscuit in tea. Dunk is the more informal word of the two.
Is a dip the same as a sauce?
A dip is a particular kind of sauce: one made thick enough for dunking food such as chips, crackers, or vegetables into it. Sauces in general can be much thinner and are often poured over food rather than used for dunking.
