Dipping

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪpɪŋ/

Definitions of dipping

verb the action of lowering something into a liquid substance and then lifting it out again, typically used in cooking or cleaning

Example Sentences

A1 I like dipping my fries in ketchup.

A2 She was dipping her toes in the pool to test the water temperature.

B1 The chef is known for his skill in dipping chocolate-covered strawberries.

B2 The hikers enjoyed dipping their feet in the cool stream after a long trek.

C1 The artist is experimenting with dipping different materials in paint to create unique textures.

C2 The scientist is studying the chemical reactions involved in the process of dipping metal in acid.

Examples of dipping in a Sentence

formal The chef demonstrated the proper technique for dipping the strawberries in chocolate.

informal I love dipping my fries in mayonnaise, it's so good!

slang Let's go to that new hotpot place where we can do some serious dipping.

figurative She was dipping her toes into the world of entrepreneurship by starting a small online business.

Grammatical Forms of dipping

• past tense: dipped
• plural: dippings
• comparative: more dipping
• superlative: most dipping
• present tense: dip
• future tense: will dip
• perfect tense: have dipped
• continuous tense: is dipping
• singular: dipping
• positive degree: dip
• infinitive: to dip
• gerund: dipping
• participle: dipped

Origin and Evolution of dipping

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'dipping' originated from the Old English word 'dyppan' which meant to immerse or plunge into a liquid.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'dipping' has retained its original meaning of immersing or plunging into a liquid, but has also evolved to encompass various other actions such as briefly lowering something into a liquid or coating something with a thin layer of liquid.