divers
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈdaɪvɚz/
KK: /ˈdaɪvɚz/
adjective
Definition
Referring to different kinds or types; not all the same; several.
Example
The committee included divers opinions on the matter.
Conversation
I love how our group has such divers interests in music.
Yeah, it makes our jam sessions really fun and unique.
Right? We go from rock to jazz in just one night.
Absolutely! It keeps everyone engaged and excited.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
varied
multiple
manifold
Antonyms
uniform
single
identical
pronoun
Definition
A word used to refer to an unspecified number of people or things, typically more than one.
Example
Divers attended the event to share their experiences.
Conversation
I saw a group of divers at the beach yesterday.
Oh really? That sounds exciting!
Yeah, they were exploring a shipwreck.
Root Explanation
Divers → It originates from Old French 'divers' (meaning various or different), which is derived from Latin 'diversus' (meaning turned different ways or diverse). The word 'divers' refers to various or differing kinds or types.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old French word for various — that's why 'divers' means different kinds or types.
Visually Confused Words
divvers
vivers
driver
undiverse
dier