Dived vs Dove

[bookboarder]

Ok, so I've been wondering this for a little while now... When speaking in past tense about a dive, is it correct to say 'dived'? I've noticed that most experienced divers say they 'dived' a site versus, when I was talking about my last dives, I said I 'dove' the dives.

I hope this makes some sense, and that this is not a completely stupid question, but it's been on my mind for a little while now.

 

[almitywife]

the aussies say dived

cheers

 

[letsgodiving]

Both are acceptable in American.

 

[bookboarder]

Ah! I see. Thank you both!

 

[djanni]

... but last time I dived, I dived in Cozumel. EDIT: Next month in Saba although I've dived there before.

Webster says:
Main Entry: 1dive Pronunciation: \&#712;d&#299;v\ Function: verb Inflected Form(s): dived \&#712;d&#299;vd\ or dove \&#712;d&#333;v\; dived also dove; div·ing Etymology: Middle English diven, duven, from Old English dy&#772;fan to dip & d&#363;fan to dive; akin to Old English dyppan to dip &#8212; more at dip Date: before 12th century intransitive verb1 a: to plunge into water intentionally and especially headfirst; also : to execute a dive b: submerge <the submarine dived>2 a: to come or drop down precipitously : plunge <the temperature is diving> b: to plunge one's hand into something cof an airplane : to descend in a dive3 a: to plunge into some matter or activity <she dove into her studies> b: to plunge or dash for some place <diving for cover>; also : to lunge especially in order to seize something <dove for the ball>transitive verb1: to thrust into something2: to cause to dive <dive a submarine>
usage Dive, which was originally a weak verb, developed a past tense dove, probably by analogy with verbs like drive, drove. Dove exists in some British dialects and has become the standard past tense especially in speech in some parts of Canada. In the United States dived and dove are both widespread in speech as past tense and past participle, with dove less common than dived in the south Midland area, and dived less common than dove in the Northern and north Midland areas. In writing, the past tense dived is usual in British English and somewhat more common in American English. Dove seems relatively rare as a past participle in writing.

 

[RICHinNC]

How about....I have gotten wet there before.....??

 

[ZzzKing]

Dove is really good when cooked on a grill with just a little BBQ sauce...

 

[spectrum]

I use dove more often.

From Websters online in the Verb usage:
3 a : to plunge into some matter or activity <she dove into her studies> b : to plunge or dash for some place <diving for cover>; also : to lunge especially in order to seize something <dove for the ball>

Those examples show acceptable usage and I consider those close enough to validate our application.

Pete

 

[drl]

Both are correct; it depends on where you're from. Dove is an American regional form. My husband is from New York City and says dived; I'm from Michigan and say dove. The past participle is usually dived in any case (except when we say have diven just to be silly).

 

[trucker girl]

This is NOT a stupid question! I don't carry around a grammar guide with me so when I'm talking scuba, I run into this quite often! Neither sounds right- I don't care if it's proper usage. Dive vs. dove... they both sound weird! I prefer to avoid the whole thing altogether and say "went diving."

I dove the Spiegel Grove. (oooh- that rhymes)
I've dived the Spiegel Grove before.
I've dove the Spiegel Grove before.
I went diving on the Spiegel Grove.
Have you dove there? Have you gone diving there?

Between this dive vs. dove thing and fun with snorkels, scuba sure is an interesting sport!


(btw, I've never dove the Spiegel Grove... I've not dived the Spiegel Grove... I've never gone diving on the Spiegel Grove)