skydiving
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈskaɪˌdaɪvɪŋ/
KK: /ˈskaɪˌdaɪvɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The activity of jumping from an airplane and falling through the air before opening a parachute.
Example
She went skydiving for the first time and loved the thrill of freefalling.
Conversation
Have you ever thought about trying skydiving?
Not really, it sounds way too scary for me.
I get that, but it might be an incredible experience!
True, maybe I should give skydiving a chance someday.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
parachuting
freefalling
aerobatics
Antonyms
grounding
landing
stability
verb
Definition
The action of jumping from an aircraft and free-falling before opening a parachute.
Example
She loves the thrill of skydiving on weekends.
Tense Forms
Past: skydived
Past Participle: skydived
Conversation
Have you ever thought about skydiving?
Yeah, it sounds thrilling! I've always wanted to try it.
I heard the view from up there is amazing while skydiving.
Root Explanation
Skydiving is formed from "sky" (from Old Norse *ský*, meaning cloud or sky) and "diving" (from Old English *dūfan*, meaning to plunge or dive). The word describes the act of diving from the sky, typically from an aircraft, into the open air.
Memory Tip
Imagine jumping from the 'sky' and 'plunging' down — that's what skydiving means.
Visually Confused Words
skiving
skiing
diving