divers

[ dahy-verz ]

/ ˈdaɪ vərz /

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adjective

several; various; sundry: divers articles.

pronoun

(used with a plural verb) an indefinite number more than one: He chose divers of them, who were asked to accompany him.

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Origin of divers

1200–50; Middle English <Anglo-French, Old French <Latin dīversusdiverse

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH divers

divers , diverse

Words nearby divers

divergency, divergent, divergent plate boundary, divergent thinking, diverging lens, divers, diverse, diverse-owned, diversification, diversified, diversified farming

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How to use divers in a sentence

And for wingsuit divers, the only way flight can be “real” is if one can land without a parachute.
The High-Flying Secrets of BASE Jumpers|William O’Connor|August 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
One of those iconic divers was Clen Sohn from Lansing, Michigan, who was one of the first wingsuit users all the way back in 1935.
The High-Flying Secrets of BASE Jumpers|William O’Connor|August 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
With prizes on the Red Bull tour of just a few thousand dollars, the divers certainly aren't in it for the money.
The World Series of Cliff Diving Takes Itself Very Seriously|Hampton Stevens|June 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Flashing “OK” signs, the safety crew waits for the divers to pop up and flash an “OK” back.
The World Series of Cliff Diving Takes Itself Very Seriously|Hampton Stevens|June 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST

True, in the 1970s, the La Quebrada Cliff Divers of Acapulco were a popular feature on ABC's Wild World of Sports.
The World Series of Cliff Diving Takes Itself Very Seriously|Hampton Stevens|June 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
She found Mr. Rushmere busy adjusting and sorting divers pieces of harness.
The World Before Them|Susanna Moodie
The prophet sends chains to divers kings, signifying that they must bend their necks under the yoke of the king of Babylon.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
And thou tookest thy garments of divers colours, and coveredst them: and settest my oil and my sweet incense before them.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
This is blind work when done by divers from the surface, the returns being largely matters of chance.
The Wonder Book of Knowledge|Various
They laid claim to the possession of divers secrets, among which the philosopher's stone was the least.
Notes and Queries, Number 196, July 30, 1853|Various

British Dictionary definitions for divers

divers

/ (ˈdaɪvəz) /

determiner

archaic, or literary

various; sundry; some
(as pronoun; functioning as plural)divers of them

Word Origin for divers

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

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