Commentary: PLUNGE[+action][+immersion][+brief][+water]
Examples:
We decided to take a plunge in the cool mountain lake.
Jane took the cold plunge after the Roman bath at the spa.
A plunge in the pool each morning before breakfast always clears my mind.
Mappings:
PropBank: plunge.02
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1
Commentary: PLUNGE[+action][+descent][+rapid]
NOTE: usually implies a quantitative change
Examples:
The stock market experienced a 30 percent plunge on black Monday.
The aircraft made a plunge when it hit a strong downdraft at 30,000 feet.
The country was devastated by the plunge in its currency in the world markets.
John was baffled by his sudden plunge into depression. (figurative)
Mappings:
PropBank: plunge.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2