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

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.