Cool MateDive
UK /["/daɪv/","/daɪvz/","/daɪvd/","/dəʊv/","/ˈdaɪvɪŋ/"]/US /["/daɪv/","/daɪvz/","/daɪvd/","/dəʊv/","/ˈdaɪvɪŋ/"]/
Definition
to jump into water with your head and arms going in first
In simple words: To jump into water head first.
Examples
- 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.
Usage notes
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.
Collocations
- 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
- plunge
Antonyms
- ascend
- rise
- float
Common mistakes
- 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.