Definition of 'divers'

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divers in British

(ˈdaɪvəz )

determiner

archaic or literary

various; sundry; some

(as pronoun; functioning as plural)

divers of them

Word origin of 'divers'

C13: from Old French, from Latin dīversus turned in different directions; see divert

Word Frequency

divers in American

(ˈdaɪvərz ; dīˈvərz)

adjective

several; various

2. Archaic

diverse

Word origin of 'divers'

ME & OFr divers(e): see diverse

Example sentences containing 'divers'

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The divers will be back soon... "He called to Gareth, `Any sign...? Jenkins, Geoffrey A DAYSTAR OF FEAR (2002)It meant he was the perfect target for the approaching divers. MacNeill, Alistair ALASTAIR MCLEAN'S 'NIGHT WATCH' (2002)Her enthusing was cut short by the arrival of more divers. Jenkins, Geoffrey A DAYSTAR OF FEAR (2002)

He'd be offering steady jobs to high divers looking for gigs. Elmore Leonard TISHOMINGO BLUES (2002)

Synonyms of 'divers'

various, some, many, different

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Definition of divers from the Collins English Dictionary

Number in nouns

Singular number is used when the noun refers to one item. Plural number is used when the noun refers to more than one item. Countable nouns have both singular and plural forms. Uncountable nouns a...