divers in English
- divers⇄divers, adjective.
1. more than one; several different; various.
Ex. A well-balanced diet is made up of divers foods. Divers queens who die with Antony But live a great while first with Julius (James Branch Cabell).
(SYN) sundry.
divers in Sindhi سنڌي
divers
Part of Speech
Adjective
Noun (Plural)
Pronunciation
/ˈdaɪ.vərz/ (British)
/ˈdaɪ.vɚz/ (American)
Definitions
- (Adjective) Several or various; more than one, especially of different kinds.
- (Noun) Plural of diver, a person who dives, especially underwater.
Usage Examples
- They encountered divers opinions during the debate. (Adjective)
- The divers explored the coral reef. (Noun)
- Divers solutions were proposed for the issue. (Adjective)
Etymology
From Middle English 'diverse', from Old French 'divers', from Latin 'diversus', meaning different or various.
Synonyms
- Various (Adjective)
- Multiple (Adjective)
- Diversified (Adjective)
- Underwater explorer (Noun)
Antonyms
- Uniform (Adjective)
- Similar (Adjective)
- Identical (Adjective)
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | diversos | /diˈβeɾ.sos/ |
| French | divers | /di.vɛʁ/ |
| German | verschieden | /fɛɐˈʃiːdən/ |
| Hindi | विविध | /vɪvɪd̪ʰ/ |
| Russian | различные | /rɐzˈlʲit͡ɕ.nʲɪje/ |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 各种 | /gè zhǒng/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈdaɪ.vərz/
- American English: /ˈdaɪ.vɚz/
Historical Usage
The adjective 'divers' was commonly used in Middle English and early Modern English to denote several or various things.
Cultural Nuances
The adjective form is considered somewhat archaic in modern English but still appears in legal and literary contexts.
More Information
The use of 'divers' as an adjective is often found in historical texts and legal documents to indicate a variety of items or matters. The noun form is more common in modern language, referring to individuals who perform diving activities, especially in sports or underwater exploration.