a diver

Meanings

1. 1nouncountable

   A person who swims underwater, often using special equipment, as a job or hobby.

   Grammar: Countable; can be used with 'a' or 'the'. Often followed by 'in' or 'into' to show place.

   Patterns

   • a diver in something
   • a diver into something
   • a scuba diver

   The diver checked the coral reef for damage.

   A team of divers searched the sunken ship for artifacts.

   She became a certified diver after a month of training.

2. 2nouncountablesport

   A person who jumps into water headfirst as a sport, especially in competitions.

   Grammar: Countable; often used with 'competitive' or 'Olympic' to specify the sport.

   Patterns

   • a competitive diver
   • an Olympic diver
   • a diver from a country

   The diver executed a perfect somersault from the ten-meter platform.

   As a competitive diver, he trains six days a week.

   The divers lined up for their turn at the springboard.

Word forms

Common combinations

scuba diver

The scuba diver explored the wreck at 30 meters.

deep-sea diver

Deep-sea divers face extreme pressure at great depths.

Olympic diver

The Olympic diver won a gold medal in the 10m platform.

diver's mask

He adjusted his diver's mask before descending.

Synonyms and how they differ

swimmer

A swimmer moves on or near the surface, while a diver goes underwater or jumps in.

plunger

A plunger is someone who jumps or dives suddenly, often not as a trained sport; less specific than diver.

Word family

dive verb

To jump into water headfirst or go underwater.

diving noun

The sport or activity of jumping into water or swimming underwater.

Commonly confused: a diver or driver?

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