Synonyms for

Dive

Verb / daɪv / Another word for dive — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to jump or plunge headfirst into water or another liquid substance

Synonyms & similar words

plunk diva diving nosedive honkytonk primadonna plunge plunge submerge immerse dunk drop plunk fall descend jump leap spring plummet swoop fly crash land settle bury engulf swallow

Synonyms by register

Formal

plunge submerge descend

Informal

dip duck drop go down

Literary

founder sink plunge

Antonyms

ascend surface emerge rise float appear

Common collocations

  • dive in
  • dive deep
  • dive down
  • dive into
  • dive bomb
  • dive for cover
  • dive off

Word family

noun dive
verb dive

Usage note

The verb 'dive' can refer to physically going underwater or to enthusiastically engaging in an activity. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. I love to dive into the pool on a hot summer day.
  2. The dolphin can dive very deep underwater.
  3. The bird will dive down to catch its prey.
  4. The scuba diver will dive into the ocean to explore the coral reef.
  5. I watched the Olympic diver perform a perfect dive.

Quotes

  • The ocean is a central image. It is the symbolism of a great journey.
  • If you want to explore the ocean, you must be willing to dive below the surface.
  • You can't fall if you don't climb. But there's no joy in living your whole life on the ground.

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