divers

American

[dahy-verz] / ˈdaɪ vərz /

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.

divers British

/ ˈdaɪvəz /

determiner

archaic
1. various; sundry; some
2. ( as pronoun; functioning as plural )
  
  divers of them

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Etymology

Origin of divers

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

Vocabulary lists containing divers

"Of Plymouth Plantation" by William Bradford

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divers

That made it impossible to reach for Fire Department divers, who typically do not venture lower than 60 feet, Elias said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026

The divers reached their target on the morning of September 11.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026

Specialist divers from other countries including Thailand, Indonesia, France and Australia are also helping the searches.

From BBC ● May 31, 2026

Specialist divers from countries including Thailand, Indonesia, France and Australia landed in Laos to provide extra expertise.

From BBC ● May 30, 2026

Knights-in-armour were like divers in more ways than one.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

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