Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
dive
IPA transcription: [d'aɪv]
noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
honkytonk, dive
Meaning:
a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
Synonyms:
dive, diving
Meaning:
a headlong plunge into water
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
dive, plunge, plunk
Meaning:
drop steeply; "the stock market plunged"
Synonyms:
dive
Meaning:
plunge into water; "I was afraid to dive from the board into the pool"
Usage examples
"Dive into the water!
"Oh, I am not going to dive head foremost.
Dive into the water!" for there was a lake near by.
"We can run out of the Shark's mouth and dive into the sea."
Up and down, the two well-matched opponents dive incessantly.
I began the next day with another dive into the Roman bath, and then started for Highgate.
"'Trifles, like straws, upon the surface flow; He who would search for pearls must dive below,'
He returned quickly, darting into the open to throw the gun to them. Before he could dive back to safety the shells caught him.
Parker appeared somewhat less affected, and urged me to dive at random into the cabin, and bring up any article which might come to hand.
Far below the watchers in the meadow could see the aeroplane careening in the sky, for with the change of control it had taken a sudden dive.