Conjugation

Dive in

plonger

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: in

    Only dive changes; in stays the same: dove in, dived in.

  • British English

    British English writes dived in.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't dive in, he doesn't dive in.

    1. I / you / we / they dive in
    2. he / she / it dives in

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am diving in
    2. you / we / they are diving in
    3. he / she / it is diving in

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't dive in.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they dove in

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to dive in
    2. you / we / they are going to dive in
    3. he / she / it is going to dive in

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't dive in.

    1. (you) dive in
    2. let's dive in