Word
divers
/ˈdaɪvɝz/
Definitions
01people who swim underwater
n. more than one person who swims deep underwater, often with special equipment.
n. the plural form of 'diver', referring to individuals who engage in underwater swimming or work.
“The divers searched the bottom of the lake for the lost keys.”
“Professional divers were dispatched to inspect the hull of the ship for structural damage following the collision in the harbour.”
Synonyms
02various or several
adj. an old word meaning several different types of something.
adj. meaning various, several, or sundry; an archaic variant of 'diverse'.
“The old book described divers ways to cook a fish.”
“The explorer's journal recounted divers adventures across the continent, ranging from narrow escapes to unexpected hospitality.”
Archaic · Literary
Usage
In modern English, this is almost always replaced by 'diverse' or 'various'.
03an indefinite number
pron. a formal or old way to say 'several people' or 'several things'.
pron. an indefinite number of people or things; functions as a plural indefinite pronoun.
“Divers of the group decided to leave before the storm began.”
“Divers of his acquaintance had warned him against the investment, yet he proceeded with a stubborn disregard for their counsel.”
Archaic · Literary
Teaching tip
This pronoun use is extremely rare in contemporary English and is typically only found in legal or biblical texts.
Antonyms
Real-World Examples
“Police noted that a large number of resources have been deployed, including four boats and more than 40 divers.” “Search and recovery operations involving police divers, military personnel and local fishermen continued on Saturday, authorities said.” Etymology
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