B2verb 1K

Dive

🇬🇧 UK /["/daɪv/","/daɪvz/","/daɪvd/","/dəʊv/","/ˈdaɪvɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/daɪv/","/daɪvz/","/daɪvd/","/dəʊv/","/ˈdaɪvɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Dive

to jump into water with your head and arms going in first

In simple words: To jump into water head first.

Dive in a sentence

• She decided to dive into the pool despite the cold water.
• The scuba diver plans to dive at the coral reef tomorrow.
• Investors often dive into new markets seeking opportunities.
• He took a deep breath and prepared to dive from the high board.
• The eagle saw its prey and began to dive sharply towards the ground.
• During the match, the player tried to dive to draw a foul.
• The stock prices continue to dive after the financial news.

How to use Dive

Use 'dive' when talking about entering water or a related activity. It's neutral but may not fit in very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

dive + object (e.g., dive into the pool)

Memory hint

Think of 'dive' as 'down into the water' — imagine a person diving into a clear blue pool.

Related words

Collocations with Dive

• deep
• head first
• down
• for
• from
• into
• go diving
• deep
• head first
• down
• for
• from
• into
• go diving
• suddenly
• vertically
• from
• to
• head first
• headlong
• back
• beneath
• into
• through
• dive for cover
• deep
• head first
• down
• for
• from
• into
• go diving

Synonyms for Dive

• plunge

Opposites of Dive

• ascend
• rise
• float

Common mistakes with Dive

• Confused with 'dive in' which means to start doing something enthusiastically.
• Using 'dive' exclusively for swimming, ignoring other meanings like exploring or investigating.
• Incorrectly conjugating 'dive' in past forms, often saying 'dove' instead of 'dove' for British English.

Frequently asked questions about Dive

What does Dive mean?

To jump into water head first.

What is the definition of Dive?

to jump into water with your head and arms going in first

How do you use Dive in a sentence?

She decided to dive into the pool despite the cold water.

Can you give another example of Dive?

The scuba diver plans to dive at the coral reef tomorrow.

What are synonyms for Dive?

Common alternatives include plunge.

What is the opposite of Dive?

Opposite meanings include ascend, rise, float.

What words go with Dive?

It commonly pairs with deep, head first, down, for, from, into, go diving, deep, head first, down, for, from, into, go diving, suddenly, vertically, from, to, head first, headlong, back, beneath, into, through, dive for cover, deep, head first, down, for, from, into, go diving.

What are common mistakes when using Dive?

Confused with 'dive in' which means to start doing something enthusiastically. Using 'dive' exclusively for swimming, ignoring other meanings like exploring or investigating. Incorrectly conjugating 'dive' in past forms, often saying 'dove' instead of 'dove' for British English.

How do you pronounce Dive?

US: /["/daɪv/","/daɪvz/","/daɪvd/","/dəʊv/","/ˈdaɪvɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/daɪv/","/daɪvz/","/daɪvd/","/dəʊv/","/ˈdaɪvɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Dive?

Use 'dive' when talking about entering water or a related activity. It's neutral but may not fit in very formal writing.

What CEFR level is Dive?

"Dive" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.