What is the abstract noun for dive?

Answer 1

The abstract noun for "dive" is "diving." Abstract nouns refer to concepts, feelings, qualities, or states that cannot be perceived by the senses. In this case, "diving" represents the action or activity of plunging into water or any other substance, typically headfirst and with great force.

Answer 2

Dive is a noun (dive, dives):

• a low class drinking establishment (We went into a real dive for drinks after the game)
• a jump from a diving board (His final dive was a back flip.)
• the pretense of losing a boxing match (He took a dive in the fifth round.)
• an aeroplane procedure ( The fighter plane made a low dive over the troops.)
• an underwater or Scuba expedition (Our next adventure will be a dive to see the Titanic)

Dive is also a verb (dive, dives, diving, dived, dove):

• Jumping into water (We dive off the cliff into the bay.)
• Submerging on a submarine (Dive to 180 meters now!)

Answer 3

The abstract noun form for the verb to dive is the gerund, diving.

The noun dive can be a concrete or an abstract noun, depending on use:

• The fighter plane made a low dive over the troops. (concrete)
• His final dive was a back flip. (concrete)
• He took a dive in the fifth round. (abstract)
• Let's take a dive into some art and culture. (abstract)