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Meaning of Dive
The primary meaning of the word "dive" is to jump or fall into something, typically water, or to move quickly and suddenly in a specified direction.
Definitions
- To jump or fall into something, typically water
- * To move quickly and suddenly in a specified direction, typically downwards
- * To decrease or fall sharply in value or amount
Etymology of Dive
The word "dive" originates from Old English "dūfan", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "dūbjan" and the Proto-Indo-European root "dheub-", both meaning "to dip" or "to sink"
Historically, the word "dive" has been used to describe various actions, including plunging into water, descending from a height, or decreasing in value
Example Uses
- The scuba diver took a deep breath and prepared to dive into the ocean
- * The stock market took a dive after the company announced its financial losses
- * The airplane began to dive steeply, and the passengers held on to their seats