dive in, take a dive, belly flop

Formal and Informal Expressions of dived

In different contexts, you can replace 'dived' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'plunged, submerged' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'jumped in, took a plunge' is a commonplace synonym.

dived: Explore its Definition & Usage

dived Definition

past tense of dive.

Using dived: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dived" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
He dived into the pool.
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The bird dived down to catch its prey.
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She dived for the ball and caught it.
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The submarine dived to avoid detection.

dived Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dived

Antonyms for dived

Phrases with dived

dive in
to start doing something enthusiastically and without hesitation
Example
I'm going to dive in and start working on this project.
take a dive
to intentionally lose a competition or game in order to gain an advantage or benefit
Example
There were rumors that the boxer took a dive in the championship match.
belly flop
a dive in which the front of the body hits the water surface flat and hard
Example
He attempted a fancy dive but ended up doing a belly flop.

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Summary: dived in Brief

'Dived' [daɪvd] is the past tense of 'dive,' which means to jump or fall headfirst into water or to descend suddenly and quickly. It can also mean to start doing something enthusiastically and without hesitation, as in 'I'm going to dive in and start working on this project.' Other phrases include 'take a dive,' meaning to intentionally lose a competition or game, and 'belly flop,' a dive in which the front of the body hits the water surface flat and hard.