dive

//daɪv//
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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.

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