dive

/daɪv/verb
Elementary
1

To swim under water.

2

To jump into water head-first.

3

To jump headfirst toward the ground or into another substance.

4

To descend sharply or steeply.

5

To lose altitude quickly by pointing downwards, as with a bird or aircraft.

6

To undertake with enthusiasm.

7

To deliberately fall down after a challenge, imitating being fouled, in the hope of getting one's opponent penalised.

8

To leap while fielding to take a brilliant catch which usually results in a wicket and appreciation.

9

To cause to descend, dunk; to plunge something into water.

10

To explore by diving; to plunge into.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing