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Meaning of dive

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

dive

Pronunciation:/ˈdaɪv/

noun

Definitions

  1. A jump or plunge into water.

    Example: the dive of a hawk after prey

  2. A headfirst jump toward the ground or into another substance.

  3. A downward swooping motion.

  4. A swim under water.

verb

Definitions

  1. To swim under water.

  2. To jump into water head-first.

  3. To jump headfirst toward the ground or into another substance.

    Example: to dive into home plate

  4. To descend sharply or steeply.

dive

Pronunciation:/ˈdiːveɪ/

noun

Definitions

  1. Any female celebrity, usually a well known singer or actress.

  2. A person who may be considered or who considers herself (or by extension himself) much more important than others, has high expectations of others and who is extremely demanding and fussy when it comes to personal privileges.