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flip vs diving

diving vs flip

flip and diving both are nouns.

flip is an adjective but diving is not an adjective.

flip is a verb but diving is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
flip Yes Yes Yes No
diving Yes No No No
As nouns, diving is a hypernym of flip; that is, diving is a word with a broader meaning than flip:
  • flip: a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water
  • diving: a headlong plunge into water
Other hypernyms of flip include dive.
flip (noun) diving (noun)
(sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team a headlong plunge into water
the act of flipping a coin an athletic competition that involves diving into water
a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water
an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
a sudden, quick movement
hot or cold alcoholic mixed drink containing a beaten egg
flip (adjective) diving (adjective)
marked by casual disrespect
flip (verb) diving (verb)
reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
go mad, go crazy
react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way
throw or toss with a light motion
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse
move with a flick or light motion
lightly throw to see which side comes up
cause to move with a flick
toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air
look through a book or other written material
Difference between flip and diving

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