plunge

²plunge

noun

Definition of PLUNGE

: an act or instance of plunging : dive; also : swim

Examples of PLUNGE

1. Amazingly, the cat survived its plunge from the building's roof.
2. Market analysts predicted a price plunge.
3. The store experienced a sharp plunge in sales.

First Known Use of PLUNGE

15th century

Related to PLUNGE

Synonyms: pitch, dive

Antonyms: ascent, climb, rise, rising, soaring, upswing, upturn

Related Words: dip, immersion, submersion; fall, plump, slip, spill, stumble, tumble; descent, drop; belly flop, header, jackknife, swan dive

Near Antonyms: jump, leap

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