dive
Translation
to dive, to plunge, to nosedive
Examples
He dived into the swimming pool.
He dove into the swimming pool.
The plane dived towards the ground.
The plane dived toward the ground.
Prices have dived recently.
Prices have dived recently.
Grammar Patterns
((into sth.)) to jump head first into water He dove into the pool.
((for sth.)) to go under water to look for sth. They dived for pearls.
Similar Words
Synonyms: plunge, jump, plummet
Etymology
From Old English 'dūfan' (to dive, sink).
Memory Tips
Picture diving 'down' into the water. The letter 'v' can look like a person's arms in a dive.