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Meaning of the word dive in English

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dive

US /daɪv/
UK /daɪv/
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Verb

1.

plunge head first into water

Example:
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He took a deep breath and dived into the pool.
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She learned to dive from the high board.
Synonym:
plungejumpleapsubmergedescend
2.

move quickly or suddenly in a specified direction

Example:
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The bird dived for the fish.
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He had to dive for cover when the shots rang out.
Synonym:
dartdashlungepouncerush
3.

go down or decline rapidly

Example:
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Stock prices began to dive.
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His popularity took a sudden dive.
Synonym:
plummetdropfalldeclinenosedive

Noun

1.

a headfirst plunge into water

Example:
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He executed a perfect dive from the springboard.
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She made a shallow dive into the shallow end.
Synonym:
plungejumpleapdescent
2.

a sudden and rapid fall or decline

Example:
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The company's profits took a sharp dive.
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The stock market experienced a sudden dive.
Synonym:
plummetdropfalldeclinenosedive
3.

a disreputable or seedy bar or club

Example:
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They ended up in a smoky dive on the outskirts of town.
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The band played at a small, grungy dive.
Synonym:
barpubjointwatering holesaloon
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