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diving

/ˈdaɪvɪŋ/
Meanings
  • Noun or Verb

    The sport or recreational activity of diving into water from a great height or from a springboard.

    - "He enjoys diving into the pool."
    - "The high board is for experienced divers."
    - "Scuba diving is a popular underwater activity."
  • Verb

    A headlong fall or plunge, especially into water.

    - "The dog loves to dive into the lake."
    - "The child dived into the pool to cool off."
    - "The diver took a deep breath and dived into the depths."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with diving
hive , five , rive , jive , wive
Variants
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dive , dived , dives , diving , dove , diving beetle , diving beetles , diving bell , diving bells , diving board , diving boards , diving duck , diving ducks , diving suit , diving suits , Dumpster diving , dumpster diving , free diving , free divings , free-diving , free-divings , scuba diving , skin diving , skin-diving
Forms
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Dives: forward, back, inward, reverse, twisting, and armstand., Past tense and past participle: dived.

Etymology
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From Old French 'diviser' meaning 'to separate' or 'to part'. In the context of diving, it likely refers to separating oneself from the land or surface and plunging into water.

Trivia
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  1. The highest recorded dive was 29 meters (95 feet) from a hot air balloon.

  2. The longest recorded freefall before hitting the water was 240 meters (787 feet).

  3. The world record for the most consecutive backflips on a trampoline is 32, a feat that can be compared to the difficulty of performing backflips while diving.

  4. The first recorded diving competition took place in England in 1332.

Related Concepts
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  1. Scuba diving: A type of diving that allows individuals to explore underwater environments while wearing a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus.

  2. Synchronized diving: A form of diving where two or more divers perform synchronized acrobatic moves in the air before entering the water.

Culture
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Diving has a rich cultural history, with evidence of human diving dating back to ancient civilizations. It has been a part of the Olympic Games since 1896 and is practiced recreationally and competitively around the world. Diving has also been featured in literature, art, and music, with iconic works such as 'The Great Gatsby' and 'The Little Mermaid' showcasing the sport.

How to Memorize "diving"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize yourself standing at the edge of a diving board, taking a deep breath, and then leaning forward and jumping into the water.
    - Imagine the sensation of the cool water enveloping your body as you dive.
    - Visualize the splash created by your entry into the water.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'diving' with the image of a diver in mid-air, poised to enter the water.
    - Think of the feeling of excitement and anticipation before taking the plunge.
    - Associate the word with the sensation of weightlessness and freedom underwater.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym DIVE: D for Dive, I for Into, V for the Verb, and E for the water Entry.
    - Create a mental image of a diver's silhouette to remember the word.
    - Use the phrase 'Dive into learning new things' to help remember the word.

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