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PLUNGE

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Plunge.

How to pronounce plunge:

US

Plunge - as a noun

A brief swim in water

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A steep and rapid fall

Plunge - as a verb

Thrust or throw into

Example: "Immerse yourself in hot water"

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Drop steeply

Example: "The stock market plunged"

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Dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity

Example: "She plunged at it eagerly"

Begin with vigor

Example: "He launched into a long diatribe"

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Cause to be immersed

Example: "The professor plunged his students into the study of the italian text"

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Fall abruptly

Example: "It plunged to the bottom of the well"

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Immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate

Example: "Dip the garment into the cleaning solution"

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Devote (oneself) fully to

Example: "He immersed himself into his studies"

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Example Sentences

"He took a plunge into the icy water."
"The stock market experienced a sudden plunge."
"She made a daring plunge off the diving board."
"The hiker survived a 100-foot plunge off the cliff."
"They went on a thrilling plunge down the water slide."
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Word Game Points

Is PLUNGE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, plunge is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PLUNGE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is PLUNGE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, plunge is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PLUNGE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is PLUNGE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, plunge is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PLUNGE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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