dives

[dʌɪvz]

dives Definition

• 1. plural form of dive, a plunge head first into water
• 2. a cheap or disreputable bar or nightclub

Using dives: Examples

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

• Example

  The kids enjoyed doing dives into the pool.

• Example

  We went to some dives in the city during our college days.

dives Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dives

• plunge
• jump
• submerge
• bar
• nightclub

Phrases with dives

• belly flop

  a dive in which the front of the body hits the water flat and hard because the diver has not held their body straight

  Example

  He tried to do a backflip but ended up with a belly flop.

• high dive

  a dive from a platform or board that is higher than usual

  Example

  She was nervous about doing a high dive for the first time.

• dive bar

  a cheap or disreputable bar or nightclub

  Example

  We went to a dive bar in the city and had a great time.

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Summary: dives in Brief

'Dives' [dʌɪvz] is the plural form of 'dive,' which refers to plunging headfirst into water. It also means a cheap or disreputable bar or nightclub. Examples include 'The kids enjoyed doing dives into the pool.' and 'We went to some dives in the city during our college days.'