Definition of "dive"

Kid-friendly meaning of dive, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "dive" mean?

dive (verb) — to jump headfirst into water or quickly downward.

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Example sentences using "dive"

Grade K–2
I dive into the pool.
Grade 3–5
She climbed up to the high board and got ready to dive into the deep end.
Grade 6–8
Free divers can hold their breath and dive over a hundred feet on a single breath, training their bodies to slow down to a sleeping person's heart rate.

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