ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Divers

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈdaɪvə(ɹ)z/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Divers is a noun meaning plural of diver.

Meaning

plural of diver.

More Meanings

  1. Archaic form of diverse, in the sense of various or assorted.
  2. (archaic or literary) An indefinite number (at least two).

Example Sentences

Divers plans and numerous devices were tried to stop the leakage.
Tubal: There came divers of Antonio’s creditors in my company to Venice that swear he cannot choose but break.
Also the rule of false position, with dyuers examples not onely vulgar, but some appertaynyng to the rule of Algeber.
Nevertheless, a good Turkish meal was enjoyed in the merry company of Customs men and divers gaily-caparisoned officials.

Synonyms for divers

Depending on context, synonyms include diverse.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include diverse, different, variety, various, miscellaneous, diving.

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