What's the Difference Between 'Dived' and 'Dove'?
In this blog post we look at when to use dived and when to use dove.
'Dived' or 'Dove'?
"Dived" and "dove" are both past tense forms of the verb "dive," which means to plunge into water or to jump into water headfirst.
"Dived" is the more traditional past tense form of the verb, and it has been in use for centuries. The past tense form "dove" is a more modern variant that has become increasingly common in recent years.
However, "dived" is the past tense form used in British English, while "dove" is the past tense form used in American English.
For example, in British English, you would say "He dived into the pool" to mean that he plunged into the water. In American English, you would say "He dove into the pool."
Both "dived" and "dove" are acceptable past tense forms of the verb "dive," but the form you use will depend on the variety of English you are speaking or writing. In general, "dived" is used in British English and "dove" is used in American English.
Examples of Dived in a Sentence
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I dived into the pool and swam to the other side.
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She dived off the diving board and did a perfect somersault.
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He dived into the ocean to rescue the drowning swimmer.
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The seal dived into the water and disappeared from view.
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I dived to the ground to avoid the falling branch.
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The bird dived down and caught a fish in its beak.
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He dived into the bushes to hide from the police.
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She dived into the river to save her dog from drowning.
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The submarine dived to avoid detection by the enemy.
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The plane dived towards the ground in a steep descent.
Examples of Dove in a Sentence
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I dove into the pool and swam to the other side.
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She dove off the diving board and did a perfect somersault.
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He dove into the ocean to rescue the drowning swimmer.
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The seal dove into the water and disappeared from view.
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I dove to the ground to avoid the falling branch.
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The bird dove down and caught a fish in its beak.
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He dove into the bushes to hide from the police.
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She dove into the river to save her dog from drowning.
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The submarine dove to avoid detection by the enemy.
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The plane dove towards the ground in a steep descent.
