Meanings
verbdive in (third-person singular simple present dives in, present participle diving in, simple past dived in or (chiefly US) dove in, past participle dived in)
present singular third person dives in · participle present diving in · past dived in · US past dove in · participle past dived in
- idiomaticintransitiveTo start a new endeavor enthusiastically and wholeheartedly.
Don't just get a toe wet; dive in and create your first entry.
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The new project at work is so exciting - I want to dive right in.
Synonyms: plunge in
Synonyms & antonyms
verbTo start a new endeavor enthusiastically and wholeheartedly.
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dive in. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dive%20in
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“dive in.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dive%20in. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “dive in,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dive%20in.
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