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PLUNGING

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 12 meanings of the word Plunging.

Plunging - as a noun

A brief swim in water

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dip6

A steep and rapid fall

Plunging - as a verb

Thrust or throw into

Example: "Immerse yourself in hot water"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
immerse11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
perforate14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Drop steeply

Example: "The stock market plunged"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dive8plunk11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
come downdescend11fall7go down
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity

Example: "She plunged at it eagerly"

Begin with vigor

Example: "He launched into a long diatribe"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
launch11

Cause to be immersed

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
immerse11

Fall abruptly

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dump9

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

Example: "Dip the garment into the cleaning solution"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dip6douse6dunk9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
immerse11plunge9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Devote (oneself) fully to

Example: "He immersed himself into his studies"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
absorb10engross8engulf10immerse11soak upsteep7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
center8centre8concentrate15focus10pore6rivet8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Plunging - as an adjective

That descends steeply.

Aimed from higher ground, as fire upon an enemy.

Example Sentences

"The plunging neckline of her dress was the talk of the party."
"The hiker reached a point where the trail took a steep plunging descent."
"His plunging grades in school raised concerns among his parents."
"The plunging temperatures prompted people to bundle up in warm coats."
"The stock market experienced a plunging drop, causing panic among investors."
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Word Game Points

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

PLUNGING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is PLUNGING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, plunging is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PLUNGING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is PLUNGING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, plunging is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PLUNGING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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