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PLUNGED

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Plunged.

Plunged - as a noun

A brief swim in water

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dip

A steep and rapid fall

Plunged - as a verb

Thrust or throw into

Example: "Immerse yourself in hot water"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
immerse
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
perforate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Drop steeply

Example: "The stock market plunged"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
diveplunk
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
come downdescendfallgo down
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity

Example: "She plunged at it eagerly"

Begin with vigor

Example: "He launched into a long diatribe"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
launch

Cause to be immersed

Example: "The professor plunged his students into the study of the italian text"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
immerse

Fall abruptly

Example: "It plunged to the bottom of the well"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dump

Immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate

Example: "Dip the garment into the cleaning solution"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dipdousedunk
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
immerseplunge
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Devote (oneself) fully to

Example: "He immersed himself into his studies"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
absorbengrossengulfimmersesoak upsteep
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
centercentreconcentratefocusporerivet
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He plunged into the cold water and swam to the shore."
"The stock market plunged after news of the economic crisis."
"She closed her eyes and plunged into the thrilling roller coaster ride."
"The hiker slipped and plunged down the steep hillside."
"The company's profits plunged due to poor sales."
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Word Game Points

Is PLUNGED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, plunged is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PLUNGED has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is PLUNGED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, plunged is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PLUNGED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is PLUNGED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, plunged is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PLUNGED has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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