dive

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈdaɪv/
/ˈdiːveɪ/
Noun
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

A jump or plunge into water.

Example Sentences
  • the dive of a hawk after prey
2 Definition

A headfirst jump toward the ground or into another substance.

3 Definition

A downward swooping motion.

4 Definition

A swim under water.

5 Definition

A decline.

6 Definition

A seedy bar, nightclub, etc.

7 Definition

Aerial descent with the nose pointed down.

8 Definition

A deliberate fall after a challenge.

9 Definition

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

10 Definition

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.

11 Definition

A supernatural entity of disagreeable nature.

Verb
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

To swim under water.

2 Definition

To jump into water head-first.

3 Definition

To jump headfirst toward the ground or into another substance.

Example Sentences
  • to dive into home plate
4 Definition

To descend sharply or steeply.

5 Definition

(especially with in) To undertake with enthusiasm.

Example Sentences
  • She dove right in and started making improvements.
6 Definition

To deliberately fall down after a challenge, imitating being fouled, in the hope of getting one's opponent penalised.

7 Definition

To cause to descend, dunk; to plunge something into water.

8 Definition

To explore by diving; to plunge into.

9 Definition

To plunge or to go deeply into any subject, question, business, etc.; to penetrate; to explore.