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diver

4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for diver, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — Someone who dives, especially underwater, whether for sport or work.

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

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How to use diver

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

scuba diver deep-sea diver professional diver

Etymology

Formed from dive plus the agent suffix -er, "one who dives."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “diver” mean?

The word “diver” means someone who dives, especially underwater, whether for sport or work. In plain terms, a person (or bird) that dives, typically underwater.

How do you pronounce “diver”?

“Diver” is pronounced DEYE-vuh (/ˈdaɪ̯və(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “diver” in a sentence?

Here is “diver” used in a sentence: “The divers searched the wreck for survivors.”

What part of speech is “diver”?

“Diver” is a noun.

Is “diver” a common word?

“Diver” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

How many meanings does “diver” have?

“Diver” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who dives, especially underwater, whether for sport or work.

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