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The correct spelling is dive.
How to pronounce dive
/ˈdaɪv/
nounIPA: /ˈdaɪv/
Say it like: Div-e
The correct spelling is dive. A jump or plunge into water. For example: "the dive of a hawk after prey"
Usage Examples
“the dive of a hawk after prey”
“to dive into home plate”
“She dove right in and started making improvements.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A jump or plunge into water.
- 2.A headfirst jump toward the ground or into another substance.
- 3.A downward swooping motion.
- 4.A swim under water.
- 5.A decline.
verb
- 1.To swim under water.
- 2.To jump into water head-first.
- 3.To jump headfirst toward the ground or into another substance.
- 4.To descend sharply or steeply.
- 5.(especially with in) To undertake with enthusiasm.
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