plunge

//plʌndʒ//
B2Frequency Level 9Neutral
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Verb

plungeInfinitive
plungePresent tense
plungedPast tense
plungedPast participle
plungingPresent participle
plungesThird-person singular
1

To jump or dive quickly and energetically into water or another substance.

She plunged into the pool without hesitation.

2

To fall or move suddenly and uncontrollably downward or forward.

The car plunged off the cliff into the sea.

3

To push or thrust something quickly into a substance or container.

She plunged her hand into the cold water.

4

To suddenly begin or become involved in an activity or situation.

She decided to plunge into a new career in marketing.

Noun

plungeSingular
plungesPlural
1

An act of jumping or diving into water.

She took a plunge into the cool lake.

2

A sudden and dramatic fall or decrease in value or amount.

The stock market experienced a sudden plunge after the announcement.

Synonym

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