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dive

The correct spelling is dive.

How to pronounce dive

/ˈdaɪv/
noun

IPA: /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. 1.A jump or plunge into water.
  2. 2.A headfirst jump toward the ground or into another substance.
  3. 3.A downward swooping motion.
  4. 4.A swim under water.
  5. 5.A decline.

verb

  1. 1.To swim under water.
  2. 2.To jump into water head-first.
  3. 3.To jump headfirst toward the ground or into another substance.
  4. 4.To descend sharply or steeply.
  5. 5.(especially with in) To undertake with enthusiasm.

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