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plunging

|plung-ing|

/ˈplʌndʒɪŋ/

(plunge)

sudden dive or fall

Base Form	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun
plunge	plunges	plunges	plunged	plunged	plunging	plunges

Etymology

Etymology Information

'plunge' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'plongier,' where 'plong-' meant 'to sink or dive.'

Historical Evolution

'plongier' transformed into the Middle English word 'plungen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'plunge.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to sink or dive,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'falling suddenly' and 'jumping energetically.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to fall or drop suddenly in amount or value.

The stock market is plunging due to economic uncertainty.

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Verb 2

to jump or dive quickly and energetically.

She was plunging into the pool with great enthusiasm.

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Last updated: 2025/03/09 23:01