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dive vs come down

come down vs dive

dive is a noun but come down is not a noun.

dive and come down both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dive Yes No Yes No
come down No No Yes No
As verbs, come down is a hypernym of dive; that is, come down is a word with a broader meaning than dive:
  • dive: drop steeply
  • come down: move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
Other hypernyms of dive include descend, fall, go down.
dive (noun) come down (noun)
a steep nose-down descent by an aircraft
a headlong plunge into water
a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
dive (verb) come down (verb)
drop steeply get sick
swim under water be the essential element
plunge into water criticize or reprimand harshly
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
fall from clouds
Difference between dive and come down

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