PLUNGE

(noun) a brief swim in water
synonyms : dip
(noun) a steep and rapid fall
(verb) begin with vigor
"He launched into a long diatribe", "She plunged into a dangerous adventure"
synonyms : launch
(verb) devote (oneself) fully to
"He immersed himself into his studies"
synonyms : absorb , engross , engulf , immerse , soak up , steep
She was deeply engrossed in watching the twilight saga. -added by priyavanjeri
On weekends also He is engulfed by his work -added by priyavanjeri
(verb) cause to be immersed
"The professor plunged his students into the study of the Italian text"
synonyms : immerse
(verb) 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"
synonyms : dip , douse , dunk , souse
(verb) thrust or throw into
"Immerse yourself in hot water"
synonyms : immerse
(verb) dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity
"She plunged at it eagerly"
(verb) drop steeply
"the stock market plunged"
synonyms : dive , plunk
(verb) fall abruptly
"It plunged to the bottom of the well"
synonyms : dump

Mnemonics for plunge

(Tag: english) sound like "put lung in (water)"
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