Dive

/ˈdaɪv/

The meaning and definition of Dive, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To jump headfirst toward the ground or into another substance.
    “to dive into home plate”
  2. (especially with in) To undertake with enthusiasm.
    “She dove right in and started making improvements.”
noun
  1. A jump or plunge into water.
    “the dive of a hawk after prey”
  2. A headfirst jump toward the ground or into another substance.

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