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dove

The correct spelling is dove.

How to pronounce dove

/dʌv/
noun

IPA: /dʌv/

Say it like: Dov-e

The correct spelling is dove. A pigeon, especially one smaller in size; a bird (often arbitrarily called either a pigeon or a dove or both) of more than 300 species of the family Columbidae. For example: "to dive into home plate"

Usage Examples

to dive into home plate

She dove right in and started making improvements.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A pigeon, especially one smaller in size; a bird (often arbitrarily called either a pigeon or a dove or both) of more than 300 species of the family Columbidae.
  2. 2.A person favouring conciliation and negotiation rather than conflict.
  3. 3.Term of endearment for one regarded as pure and gentle.
  4. 4.A greyish, bluish, pinkish colour like that of the bird.

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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