divers

An archaic adjective meaning 'various' or 'several', now rarely used in modern English.

• 🇵🇹Adjetivo arcaico que significa 'vários' ou 'diversos', raramente usado no inglês moderno.

1. Various or multiple C2 formal british

   Referring to a number of different kinds or types; many and varied.

   • The library contains divers books on ancient history.
   • Divers opinions were expressed during the debate.
   • He has traveled to divers countries across the globe.

   🇵🇹Diversos

   Sinônimos: assorteddifferentmanifoldmiscellaneousmultiplenumerousseveralsundryvariedvarious

   Antônimos: identicalonesamesingleuniform

A noun referring to a person who works or swims underwater, or a large fish-eating diving bird of the northern hemisphere.

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa uma pessoa que trabalha ou nada debaixo d'água, ou uma ave aquática mergulhadora do hemisfério norte que se alimenta de peixes.

1. Underwater worker B1 formal

   A person who works underwater, often for construction, repair, or research purposes.

   • The diver inspected the ship's hull for damage.
   • Professional divers are trained to work at great depths.
   • A team of divers was sent to repair the underwater pipeline.

   🇵🇹Mergulhador profissional

   Sinônimos: aquanautfrogman

2. Recreational diver A2 formal

   A person who dives into water for sport or leisure.

   • The diver performed a perfect somersault from the high board.
   • She is an experienced scuba diver who explores coral reefs.
   • The diver surfaced after exploring the underwater cave.

   🇵🇹Mergulhador recreativo

3. Diving bird C1 formal

   A large, primitive fish-eating bird of northern regions, with webbed feet placed far back on the body, related to grebes.

   • The diver bird is known for its excellent swimming abilities.
   • We spotted a diver bird fishing in the lake.
   • Divers are often seen in cold northern waters.

   🇵🇹Mergulhão

   Sinônimos: loon

• divers plural form
• divers' possessive plural form
• diver's possessive singular form