Dive: meaning, definitions and examples

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dive

 

[ daษชv ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

underwater exploration

To plunge into water, especially headfirst. Diving is a popular recreational activity, often involving the use of scuba equipment. It requires proper training and safety precautions to prevent accidents.

Synonyms

immerse, plunge, submerge

Examples of usage

  • She decided to dive into the crystal-clear water of the lake.
  • Many tourists come to this area to dive and explore the coral reefs.
Context #2 | Noun

sport

A controlled plunge, typically performed into a body of water, often for competitive purposes. Diving as a sport involves various acrobatic movements and is judged based on technique, execution, and degree of difficulty.

Synonyms

dip, plunge, plunge

Examples of usage

  • She won a gold medal for her flawless dive in the diving competition.
  • The synchronized diving event at the Olympics showcases incredible teamwork and skill.

Translations

Translations of the word "dive" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mergulhar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‹เคคเคพเค–เฅ‹เคฐเฅ€ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช tauchen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyelam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ั€ะฝะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nurkowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฝœใ‚‹ (ใ‚‚ใใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plonger

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bucear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dalmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž ์ˆ˜ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุบูˆุต

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ potรกpฤ›t se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ potรกpaลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฝœๆฐด (qiรกnshuว)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ potapljati se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kafaรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฏาฃะณัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒแƒงแƒ•แƒ˜แƒœแƒ—แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dalmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bucear

Etymology

The word 'dive' originated from the Old English dฤซfian, meaning 'to dip or submerge.' Over time, it evolved to encompass the act of plunging into water. Diving has been practiced for centuries, initially for fishing and later for exploration and recreation. The sport of diving gained popularity in the early 20th century, leading to the development of competitive diving events.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,786, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.