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The past tense form of 'dive' is dived. Example: He dived into the pool with a perfect somersault. (He dived into the pool with a perfect somersault.)
Definition of “dive”
- to plunge into water headfirst
- to swim underwater using a diving mask and breathing apparatus
- to jump, leap, or plunge into something
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Past Simple | dived |
| Past Continuous | diving |
| Past Perfect | dived |
Example
He dived into the lake to retrieve the lost ring.
Example
We dived into the ocean to explore the shipwreck.
Example
While on vacation, they were diving in the crystal-clear waters.
Example
I wasn't diving because I was afraid of deep water.
Example
By the time they reached the beach, they had dived in multiple locations.
Example
She had dived in various competitions before retiring.
