A dove is a small bird. It often shows peace or love in stories and pictures. People know it by its soft sound.
The dove sat quietly on the tree.
She saw a white dove fly away.
A dove can mean a person who wants peace. This person does not like war. The word is used in politics and talks about peace.
She is a dove who wants no fighting.
The doves spoke for peace at the meeting.
Dove can be the past form of the verb 'dive'. It means to jump headfirst into water or move down fast. It is common in American English.
He dove into the pool to swim.
The bird dove quickly to catch fish.
Dove is a brand name for soap and shampoo. Many people buy these products for clean skin or hair. The word here means a company, not a bird.
She uses Dove soap every day.
Dove shampoo makes my hair soft.
Dove is used as a symbol in art and writing. It often means peace, love, or hope. People understand it as a good and gentle idea.
The dove is a symbol of peace here.
They painted a dove on the wall.
Dove can mean a small bird like a pigeon used in hunting or bird racing. It is different from the white dove symbol. These are real birds in nature.
The dove flew fast during the race.
Hunters saw doves in the field.
