diving
DEYE-vihng
Diving (noun) means the sport of jumping into water, often with acrobatic movements. Example: “Diving requires great balance and years of careful training.”
noun
1
The sport of jumping into water, often with acrobatic movements.
"Diving requires great balance and years of careful training."
"He practises diving from the high board every evening at the pool."
"She won a bronze medal in the 10-metre platform diving event."
2
The activity of going underwater to explore, work, or observe marine life, usually with breathing equipment.
"Diving lets you see fish and turtles up close."
"You need a certificate before you can go diving without an instructor."
"They went diving on the coral reef during their holiday."
3
In football and similar sports, faking a fall to try to win an undeserved foul or penalty.
"The referee has no patience for diving and shows a yellow card quickly."
"Fans booed the winger for diving after barely being touched."
"The striker was booked for diving inside the penalty area."
How to use diving
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishJumping or descending into water — as a sport, a leisure activity, or (in football slang) faking being fouled.
Common pairings
scuba diving
diving board
booked for diving
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Etymology
Analysed on the surface as dive plus -ing.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for diving
living
giving
driving
striving
thriving
reviving
reliving
receiving
surviving
deceiving
forgiving
conniving
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Frequently asked questions
What does “diving” mean?
The word “diving” means the sport of jumping into water, often with acrobatic movements. In plain terms, jumping or descending into water — as a sport, a leisure activity, or (in football slang) faking being fouled.
How do you pronounce “diving”?
“Diving” is pronounced DEYE-vihng (/ˈdaɪ.vɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “diving” in a sentence?
Here is “diving” used in a sentence: “She won a bronze medal in the 10-metre platform diving event.”
What part of speech is “diving”?
“Diving” is a noun.
Is “diving” a common word?
“Diving” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “diving” have?
“Diving” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the sport of jumping into water, often with acrobatic movements.
What is the difference between diving and snorkeling?
Snorkeling is swimming at the surface while breathing through a tube, whereas diving involves going fully underwater to explore, work, or observe marine life, usually with breathing equipment. Scuba diving lets you stay down far longer and deeper than snorkeling allows.
What is the difference between scuba diving and freediving?
Scuba diving uses breathing equipment that lets the diver stay underwater for extended periods, while freediving is done on a single held breath with no breathing apparatus. Both are forms of diving in the sense of going underwater to explore or observe marine life.
What are the main types of diving as a sport?
As a sport, diving means jumping into water, often with acrobatic movements such as somersaults and twists. Competitive diving is divided into springboard and platform events, and divers may compete individually or in synchronized pairs.
