dive
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B1
/daɪv/
plunge headfirst
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dive' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'dyfan', where 'dyfan' meant 'to dip or submerge'.
Historical Evolution
'dyfan' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'dive'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to dip or submerge', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to plunge headfirst into water'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a sudden descent or plunge.
The stock market took a dive.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35