Dived Meaning in English
word · lemma: dive
Definition
Past tense of 'dive': to jump head-first into water or to go quickly downwards, often with your body straight.
Usage & Nuances
'Dived' is the standard past tense of 'dive' in British English; American English also uses 'dove.' Often followed by 'into' (e.g. 'dived into the pool'). Can be literal (swimming) or figurative ('dived into work'). Not the same as 'jumped' (less head-first).
Spanish: se zambulló - buceóPortuguese (BR): mergulhouPortuguese (PT): mergulhouChinese (Simplified): 跳入（水中）- 潜水（过去式）Chinese (Traditional): 跳入（水中）- 潛水（過去式）Hindi: डुबकी लगाईArabic: غاصَBengali: ঝাঁপ দিয়েছিল - ডুব দিয়েছিলRussian: нырнулJapanese: 飛び込んだVietnamese: lao xuống - lặn xuốngKorean: 뛰어들었다 - 잠수했다Turkish: daldıUrdu: غوطہ لگایاIndonesian: menyelam - melompat (kepala dahulu)
Example Sentences
She dived into the pool.
basic
The bird dived to catch a fish.
basic
He dived under the water to find his goggles.
basic
I almost dived in before realizing how cold it was!
natural
She dived straight into her new job after graduation.
natural
The dog dived for the ball as soon as it hit the water.
natural