🇬🇧 Dive meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

A dive is when you jump into water with your hands and head going in first and the rest of your body following straight behind. People usually bend their bodies, point their hands, and jump from the side of a pool, a diving board, or a rock so they slide smoothly into the water without a big splash.

His dive started like a superhero and ended like a wet noodle.

My practice dive was okay, but my victory dance afterward almost knocked me back into the pool.

Her dive was graceful, but her scream on the way down was definitely not.

Her dive was so wiggly it looked like a worm was jumping into the water.

I tried a fancy dive, but it turned into a belly flop that scared away the ducks.

At the small pool, Sara stood and touched the board. One dive filled her with a quick fear. Her first dive was small and safe. The second dive was headfirst and made a loud splash; friends cheered. The third dive felt like a short flight; her last dive left her laughing. She wrapped herself in a towel.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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