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diving into

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UK/ˈdaɪvɪŋ ˈɪntə/
US/ˈdaɪvɪŋ ˈɪntuː/

“diving into” is a form of “dive into”.

Meanings

  1. phrasephrasal verb

    Starting to do something with energy and enthusiasm, often without much planning.

    Grammar: Used as a verb phrase; often followed by a noun or pronoun: dive into a project.

    Patterns

    • dive into something
    • diving into something

    After the meeting, she dove into writing the report.

    He dives into new hobbies every few months.

    They are diving into the renovation without a clear budget.

  2. phrasephrasal verbinformal

    Beginning to eat or drink something eagerly.

    Grammar: Often used with food or drink: dive into the pizza.

    Patterns

    • dive into something

    The kids dove into the birthday cake as soon as it was served.

    He dived into his sandwich after the long hike.

  3. phrasephrasal verb

    Entering water headfirst, especially as a sport or activity.

    Grammar: Literal meaning; can be used for swimming or diving sports.

    Patterns

    • dive into something

    She is diving into the pool for practice.

    The instructor showed us how to dive into the water safely.

Common combinations

dive into a project
He dove into the project with great enthusiasm.
dive into a book
She loves to dive into a good mystery novel on weekends.
dive into details
Let's not dive into the details right now; we can discuss them later.
dive right in
Don't wait for an invitation—just dive right in and start helping.

Synonyms and how they differ

plunge into
Similar but often suggests a more sudden or forceful start; can also be used literally for water.
launch into
Focuses on starting something vigorously, often speech or activity, without the water image.
immerse yourself in
Emphasizes becoming deeply involved over time, not just starting.

Opposites

withdraw fromback out of

Word family

dive verb
To jump headfirst into water or to start doing something eagerly.
diver noun
A person who dives, especially as a sport or job.

Commonly confused: diving into or diving in?

diving into vs diving in

Similar but 'diving in' is often used without an object: 'She dove in.' while 'diving into' needs an object: 'She dove into the project.'

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