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DIVES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Dives.

Dives - 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

Dives - 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

"He dives into the pool with a perfect form."
"She dives off the diving board with grace."
"The dolphin dives deep into the ocean."
"The professional diver dives from great heights."
"He dives into the pile of leaves, scattering them in all directions."
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Word Game Points

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

DIVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is DIVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dives is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DIVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is DIVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dives is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DIVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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