dive
//daɪv//
Verb
diveInfinitive
divePresent tense
divedPast tense
divedPast participle
divingPresent participle
divesThird-person singular
1
to plunge head first into water
He dived into the pool from the diving board.
2
to go underwater, especially using breathing equipment
They dove to explore the coral reef.
3
to descend or drop steeply or suddenly
The plane suddenly dived toward the ground.
4
to move quickly or suddenly in a particular direction
She dove behind the sofa when she heard the loud noise.
Noun
diveSingular
divesPlural
1
an act of diving into water
He did a perfect dive into the pool.
2
a steep or sudden descent or drop
The stock market took a dive after the announcement.
3
a disreputable or shabby bar or nightclub
We ended up at some dive on the edge of town.