Meaning & use
dive
To plunge headfirst into water, or to drop suddenly and steeply.
See it in a sentence
He took a deep breath and dove into the cold lake.
The hawk dove sharply toward the field to catch its prey.
A note on using this word
Informally, a dive also refers to a shabby, disreputable bar or club, as in a run-down dive on the corner.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
An informal, sometimes shabby bar or club.
They spent the evening at a noisy dive near the harbor.
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