Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
plunge
IPA transcription: [pl'ʌndʒ]
Pronunciations of plunge
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noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
dip, plunge
Meaning:
a brief swim in water
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
immerse, plunge
Meaning:
thrust or throw into; "Immerse yourself in hot water"
Synonyms:
dive, plunge, plunk
Meaning:
drop steeply; "the stock market plunged"
Synonyms:
plunge
Meaning:
dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity; "She plunged at it eagerly"
Synonyms:
plunge, launch
Meaning:
begin with vigor; "He launched into a long diatribe"; "She plunged into a dangerous adventure"
Synonyms:
plunge, immerse
Meaning:
cause to be immersed; "The professor plunged his students into the study of the Italian text"
Usage examples
DANIEL BURTON TAKES THE PLUNGE
The real plunge no one can take for you.
She had the air of one about to make a dreaded plunge.
In that case there might be no sudden plunge, after all.
Then he may plunge back into the sea and heal his back.'
A moment's final hesitation, then Edward took the plunge.
With a plunge of enjoyment, Fledgeby settled himself afresh.
With another comfortable plunge, Mr Fledgeby fell asleep again.
Dripping with his recent plunge he sat with chattering teeth within his unfired wigwam.
All we can do here is to offer you suggestions as to how best to prepare for your plunge.
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