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Dived is the past tense and past participle of the verb "dive." To dive means to plunge headfirst or with great force into water or another substance, typically with the intention of swimming, exploring, or retrieving something. It also refers to a quick, sudden movement downward or a descent, often in an aircraft or a cliff jump for recreational purposes.
When used transitively, "dive" means to swim underwater or explore the depths of the sea or another body of water. It can also describe an act of quickly reaching or grasping for something, often with urgency or intensity. Additionally, it can be used metaphorically to indicate the act of immersing oneself deeply into a particular activity, topic, or experience.
As a noun, "dive" refers to a jump or plunge into water or a swimming pool, often executed with acrobatic or artistic movements. It can also describe a submerging of an aircraft, ship, or submarine into water for military purposes or to avoid detection.
In summary, "dived" is the past tense form of the verb "dive," representing the act of plunging headfirst into water or another substance, exploring underwater, or rapidly descending. It can also describe a quick reaching or grasping motion, as well as immersion into a specific activity or experience.
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The word "dived" comes from the Middle English term "diven", which is derived from the Old English word "dȳfan" or "dyfan". This Old English word meant "to dip" or "to immerse", and it has Indo-European roots in the Proto-Germanic word "*dubjaną".
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