dives

Speech parts

1. dives - Noun

2. Dives - Proper noun

Meaning

The name popularly given to the rich man in our Lord's parable of the "Rich Man and Lazarus" (Luke xvi. 19-31). Hence, a name for a rich worldling.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

ford midas fall spring joint falls jump diving dive leap capitalist Rockefeller plunge magnate millionaire
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Antonyms

flies creeps drags edges inches climbs
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Phrases with the word

one who dives for pearl oysters one who dives for pearls

Anagrams

devis

Examples

Accordingly, good judging implies consistent scoring across the dives. Source: Internet

A number of P-38s were lost in test and in combat due to this phenomenon, and P-38 pilots’ reluctance to enter dives gave enemy pilots a distinct survivability advantage. Source: Internet

A man dives into the Great South Bay of Long Island Divers have to perform a set number of dives according to established requirements, including somersaults and twists. Source: Internet

Before a diver competes they must decide on a "list" this is a number of optional dives and compulsory dives. Source: Internet

Cokinos 2000, p. 311 To conserve energy, most dives were shallower. Source: Internet

Difficulty is rated according to the Degree of Difficulty of the dives. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

divertissementlike divertive divertor Dives-sur-Mer divest divest himself of clothing