dive

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dive

A child prepares to dive from the diving board into the pool.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A steep, rapid descent, especially headfirst: A controlled or sudden plunge downward, often into water or through the air.
    • A disreputable or cheap bar or nightclub: A colloquial term for an establishment, often in a basement, considered to be of low quality or frequented by a rough crowd.

  2. Verb:

    • To plunge headfirst into water: To jump into water, especially with one's hands or head going in first.
    • To swim underwater: To submerge and move beneath the surface of the water, often using special equipment.
    • To descend steeply and rapidly: To drop or fall quickly, often at a sharp angle.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • The pilot executed a perfect dive to avoid the enemy aircraft.
    • We decided not to go into that dive on the corner; it looked unsafe.

  • Verb:

    • She will dive from the highest platform at the Olympics.
    • We learned to dive with scuba gear in the clear blue sea.
    • The eagle began to dive toward its prey on the ground.
Advanced Usage

  • "To take a dive" (idiomatic): To deliberately lose a fight or competition; to pretend to fail.

    • The boxer was accused of taking a dive in the third round.

  • "Dive right in" (idiomatic): To start something eagerly and without hesitation.

    • Don't be nervous about the new project; just dive right in.
Variants and Related Words

  • Diver (n): A person who dives, especially as a sport or profession.

    • The diver explored the coral reef.

  • Diving (n/adj): The activity or sport of swimming or exploring underwater, or related to a dive.

    • Diving is a popular Olympic sport.
Synonyms
  • Plunge: To jump or move suddenly and with force into something.
  • Submerge: To go below the surface of water.
  • Nosedive: A steep, sudden drop or fall (often for aircraft or prices).
Related Phrasal Verbs

  • Dive into: To start doing something with great energy or enthusiasm; to plunge into.

    • He dove into his studies as soon as he got home.

  • Dive for: To plunge or reach quickly for something.

    • The goalkeeper dove for the ball but missed it.
Related Idioms

  • Make a dive for: To suddenly and quickly move to grab or reach something.

    • When the bell rang, the children made a dive for the door.

  • Dive in headfirst: To begin an activity with complete enthusiasm and without careful planning.

    • She dove in headfirst and started her own business.
dive

A child prepares to dive from the diving board into the pool.

Noun
  1. a steep nose-down descent by an aircraft
  2. a headlong plunge into water
  3. a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
Verb
  1. swim under water
    • the children enjoyed diving and looking for shells
  2. plunge into water
    • I was afraid to dive from the board into the pool
  3. drop steeply
    • the stock market plunged

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