plunged
(verb)
plʌndʒd
Definitions
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To jump or dive quickly and energetically.
To leap with the reckless thrill of gravity's embrace, merging with the water's fluid kiss.Example: The swimmer plunged into the pool.
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To fall or drop suddenly in amount or value.
To spiral downward in a tumultuous dance, where the realm of numbers trembles and redefines fate.Example: The company's stock price plunged after the earnings report.
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To thrust or force (something) into something else quickly and firmly.
To pierce with determined strength, marrying intention with force in a wooden action's resonant tale.Example: She plunged the knife into the wood.
Origin
Middle English from Old French 'plonger', from Latin 'plumbicare' (to sound with a plumb line), from 'plumbum' (lead).
Synonyms
dive, drop, fall, jump, descend
Antonyms
rise, ascend, soar, climb