Word: DIVE
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Definition of DIVE
- A jump or plunge into water.
"the dive of a hawk after prey"
- A headfirst jump toward the ground or into another substance.
- A downward swooping motion.
- To swim under water.
- To jump into water head-first.
- To jump headfirst toward the ground or into another substance.
"to dive into home plate"
- Any female celebrity, usually a well known singer or actress.
- A person who may be considered or who considers herself (or by extension himself) much more important than others, has high expectations of others and who is extremely demanding and fussy when it comes to personal privileges.
- A supernatural entity of disagreeable nature.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "dive" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "dive", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DIVE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DIVE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DIVE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DIVE:
- # the dive effect
- # master of dive
- # playing with dive
- # in terms of dive
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