Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

DIVE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Dive.

How to pronounce dive:

Def 1 US

Dive - as a noun

A cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
honkytonk

A headlong plunge into water

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
diving
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
swimswimming
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A steep nose-down descent by an aircraft

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nose divenosedive

Dive - as a verb

Drop steeply

Example: "The stock market plunged"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plungeplunk
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
come downdescendfallgo down
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Plunge into water

Example: "I was afraid to dive from the board into the pool"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
submergesubmerse
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Swim under water

Example: "The children enjoyed diving and looking for shells"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
swim
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I love to dive into the ocean and explore the underwater world."
"She gracefully performed a perfect dive off the diving board."
"The bird took a quick dive to catch the fish in the lake."
"We decided to take a dive into the deep end of the swimming pool."
"The submarine began to dive deeper into the abyss."
View more

Word Game Points

Is DIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dive is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is DIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dive is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is DIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dive is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

A-Z Proximities

Add 1 Letter To Make These Words...

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen