Plunge Definition
plunge
noun
- a brief swim in water
- a steep and rapid fall
verb
- thrust or throw into; "Immerse yourself in hot water"
- drop steeply; "the stock market plunged"
- dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity; "She plunged at it eagerly"
- begin with vigor; "He launched into a long diatribe"; "She plunged into a dangerous adventure"
- cause to be immersed; "The professor plunged his students into the study of the Italian text"
- fall abruptly; "It plunged to the bottom of the well"
- immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate; "dip the garment into the cleaning solution"; "dip the brush into the paint"
- devote (oneself) fully to; "He immersed himself into his studies"
"Plunge" in song lyrics
See how plunge is used in real songs:
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"The quicker they come, the swifter they plunge"
Cuban Link f/ Kool G. Rap, Lord Tariq, M.O.P., Noreaga — Men of Business -
"In reality our decency has taken a plunge"
DC Talk — Socially Acceptable -
"Tons of human flesh carressin' each other before they took the plunge"
Goretex — Earth Rot
Words that rhyme with plunge
Usage tips for "plunge"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "plunge" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for plunge to find words that pair well.