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cliff diving vs dive

dive vs cliff diving

cliff diving and dive both are nouns.

cliff diving is not a verb while dive is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cliff diving Yes No No No
dive Yes No Yes No
As nouns, dive is a hypernym of cliff diving; that is, dive is a word with a broader meaning than cliff diving:
  • cliff diving: diving into the water from a steep overhanging cliff
  • dive: a headlong plunge into water
Other hypernyms of cliff diving include diving.
cliff diving (noun) dive (noun)
diving into the water from a steep overhanging cliff a steep nose-down descent by an aircraft
a headlong plunge into water
a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
cliff diving (verb) dive (verb)
drop steeply
swim under water
plunge into water
Difference between cliff diving and dive

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