dived
verbHow many syllables in dived?
There is 1 syllable in the word dived.How to pronounce dived:
Definition of dived:
- dived (verb):
- to plunge headfirst into water
- to execute a dive (see dive entry 2 sense 1a(1))
- to plunge into water intentionally and especially headfirst
Synonyms for dived:
descend
dip
dipped
drop
duck
jump
leap
pitch
pitched
plummet
plunge
plunged
sounded
Antonyms for dived:
accelerated
accrued
accumulated
appreciated
arose
ascended
averaged up
ballooned
became greater
bourgeoned
built
bulked
bulked up
burgeoned
climbed
continued
crescendoed
crested
doubled
escalated
expanded
filled out
flourished
got bigger
got higher
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