Divers
/ˈdaɪvərz/
Definitions
2 meaningsVaried; of different kinds or forms.
/ˈdaɪvərz/
Consisting of different types or forms; varied.
The city has a divers population, reflecting its multicultural history.
💡 Simply: Imagine a box of toys. Instead of just one kind, it has divers toys – cars, dolls, and building blocks! It's like having lots of different things.
👶 For kids: Different kinds of things
More Examples
The menu offered a divers selection of dishes from around the world.
The library houses divers books on various topics.
How It's Used
"The museum featured divers exhibitions on different historical periods."
"The company offers divers services to its clients."
Plural of diver: persons who dive, particularly underwater.
/ˈdaɪvərz/
plural form of diver (a person who dives, especially underwater)
The scuba divers descended into the murky depths.
💡 Simply: Like a group of people who jump into the pool, or a lake or the ocean, to explore what is under the water
👶 For kids: People who go under water
More Examples
Rescue divers searched for survivors.
Professional divers inspected the ship's hull.
How It's Used
"The divers explored the coral reefs."
"Construction divers worked on the underwater bridge pilings."
From Middle English *divers*, from Old French *divers* ("various, different"), from Latin *diversus* ("turned different ways, different, separate"), past participle of *divertere* ("to turn aside, turn away").
The word 'divers' has been used in English since the 14th century and has consistently meant 'various' or 'different'.
Memory tip
Think of a *diver* who explores *diverse* underwater ecosystems, encountering many different forms of marine life.