verb Uncommon

Dives

Dives (verb) means Third-person singular form of "dive" — plunges headfirst or drops sharply. Example: “She dives off the top board without a moment's hesitation.”

verb

Third-person singular form of "dive" — plunges headfirst or drops sharply.

"She dives off the top board without a moment's hesitation."

"The stock price dives whenever bad news breaks."

noun

Plural of "dive" — cheap, run-down bars or plunges into water.

"They spent the tour hopping between grimy little dives in the old town."

Word forms

Dives plural

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Etymology

From Latin dives (“rich man”).

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for Dives

Ives hives fives chives Maldives Conservatives

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Dives” mean?

The word “Dives” means third-person singular form of "dive" — plunges headfirst or drops sharply.

How do you use “Dives” in a sentence?

Here is “Dives” used in a sentence: “She dives off the top board without a moment's hesitation.”

What part of speech is “Dives”?

Depending on how it is used, “Dives” can be a verb and a noun.

Is “Dives” a common word?

“Dives” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Dives” have?

“Dives” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: third-person singular form of "dive" — plunges headfirst or drops sharply.