Synonyms for

Dipped

Verb / dɪpt / Another word for dipped — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Dipped means to briefly put something into a liquid and then take it out again.

Synonyms & similar words

swaybacked plunge dim sink souse lordotic duck douse swayback dip dunk immersed plunged sunk submerged dunked soaked wetted moistened steeped imbued marinated infused coated smothered covered doused drenched

Synonyms by register

Formal

submerged immersed plunged descended

Informal

went down dropped sank dipped into

Literary

sank plunged submerged

Antonyms

raised lifted emerged surfaced ascended increased

Common collocations

  • dipped in
  • dipped down
  • dipped into
  • dipped the brush
  • dipped the pen
  • dipped the toe
  • dipped slightly

Word family

noun dip
verb dip
adjective dipped

Usage note

The word 'dipped' can refer to a brief immersion in a liquid or a slight downward movement. It is often used informally to describe a temporary decline in value or performance.

Example sentences

  1. She dipped her toe in the water to see how cold it was.
  2. He dipped his brush into the paint and started to make a picture.
  3. I love to dip my fries in ketchup.
  4. The strawberries were dipped in chocolate.
  5. She dipped the spoon into the soup and tasted it.

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