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June 1, 2025 13 mins

In this English lesson, you will learn 11 different ways Americans use the word "Dip" in English.👨‍🏫 Do you want to be my student? https://brentspeak.as.me/💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/joinDip English1. Verb – To lower something briefly: To put something down into a liquid and take it out quickly.: He dipped his fries in ketchup.: She dipped her celery in the bowl of peanut butter. 2. Verb – To go down a little bit or for a short period of time: To move downward or become less for a short time.: The sun dipped below the horizon.: My motivation to study English dipped a little last month, but now I’m working harder than ever.3. Noun – A type of food: A thick sauce used for dipping snacks like chips or vegetables.: She made a ranch dip for the party.: We order cheese dip every time we go out for Mexican. 4. Noun – A decrease: A small drop in amount, value, or temperature.: There was a dip in sales this month.: We felt a dip in the road while driving.5. Noun – A swim: A short time spent in water.: Let’s take a dip in the pool before dinner.6. Verb – To leave quickly (slang): To go away or leave, especially without telling anyone.: This party is boring—let’s dip.7. Verb – To steal or pickpocket (slang/old-fashioned): To take something secretly.: Someone dipped my wallet on the subway.8. Idiom – “Dipping your toes in”: To try something carefully or for the first time.: He’s just dipping his toes into investing.: Last year, I dipped my toes into English learning, but now I spend about an hour studying everyday. 9. Idiom – “A dip in the road”: A “dip in the road” can also mean a small problem or a tough time in your life. It’s not permanent—it’s just a short “low point” before things get better again.: Last week I felt really sad and tired, but it was just a dip in the road. I feel better now.: Their business had a dip in the road during the winter, but sales went back up in the spring.10. Slang – Insulting someone (“dip” as an insult): A slightly rude way to call someone dumb or annoying.: Don’t be such a dip!11. “Chewing dip” (smokeless tobacco): A form of chewing tobacco.: Some baseball players still use dip during games.

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