dive
6 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of DIVE
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to jump into water with your arms and head going in first
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She dove into the swimming pool.
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The children like to dive off the boat.
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The competitors will be diving from the highest platform.
2
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to swim underwater usually while using special equipment to help you breathe
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see also scuba dive, skin-dive
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Many people enjoy diving on the island's coral reefs.
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You can't dive in this water without a wet suit.
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He dives for pearls. [=he dives in order to find pearls]
3
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to go underwater or down to a deeper level underwater
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The submarine can dive to 3,000 feet.
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The whale dove down to deeper water.
5
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to fall suddenly and quickly in amount, value, etc.
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The temperature dived [=(more commonly) plunged, dropped] down below zero.
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The stock's value dove to an all-time low.
6
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to suddenly jump toward something that is on or near the ground
— often + for
— sometimes used figuratively
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The goalie dove in front of the goal.
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He dove for the ball.
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He dove for cover. [=he suddenly jumped to a place where he would be safe or protected]
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Her books always have me diving for my dictionary. [=I often need a dictionary to understand the words she uses in her books]
7
informal
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to start doing something with enthusiasm
— usually + into or in
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They dove into their work.
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I'm just not ready to dive (right) into another romantic relationship.
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They sat down at the dinner table and dove (right) in. [=started eating immediately]
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We have a lot of things to discuss, so let's dive right in. [=let's get started immediately]
8
informal
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to quickly reach into (a bag, pocket, etc.)
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She dove into her purse to find some change.
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dive
/ˈdaɪv/
noun
plural
dives
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dive
/ˈdaɪv/
noun
plural
dives
Britannica Dictionary definition of DIVE
[count]
1
:
a jump into water with your arms and head going in first
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She practiced her dives for the competition.
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a perfect dive
2
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an act of swimming underwater usually while using special equipment (such as a snorkel or air tank) to help you breathe
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This will be my first dive on a coral reef.
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She has done dives all around the world.
3
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a usually steep downward movement of a submarine, airplane, bird, etc.
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The crew of the submarine prepared for a dive.
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The jet rolled into a dive.
4
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a sudden quick fall in amount, value, etc.
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Temperatures across the region will take a dive tonight.
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The stock market took a dive.
5
informal
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a bar, nightclub, etc., that is cheap and dirty
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That bar is a real dive.
6
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a sudden jump or movement toward something that is on or near the ground
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He made a dive for the ditch/ball/gun.
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He made a dive for cover. [=he suddenly jumped to a place where he would be safe or protected]
