submerge

/səb'mə:dʤ/

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Explanation of "Submerge"

Definition: The verb "submerge" means to go under the surface of a liquid, usually water. It can also mean to cover something completely or to hide it from view.

Examples:

1. Literal Usage:

   • "The kids love to submerge their toys in the swimming pool."
   • "He decided to submerge his head in the water to cool off."

2. Figurative Usage:

   • "She felt as if she was submerged in a sea of responsibilities at work."
   • "The loud music submerged her voice during the party."

Advanced Usage:

• In literature or poetry, "submerge" can be used to describe feelings or states of mind, such as feeling overwhelmed or lost in thoughts.
• It can also refer to concepts being hidden or not easily visible, like ideas or emotions.

Word Variants:

• Submersion (noun): The act of submerging or being submerged.
  • Example: "The submersion of the ship was a dramatic moment in the movie."
• Submerged (adjective): Describes something that is under the surface of a liquid.
  • Example: "The submerged rocks made it difficult to navigate the river."

Different Meanings:

1. Physical: Going under water or being covered by a liquid.
2. Figurative: Being overwhelmed, hidden, or made less noticeable.

Synonyms:

• Immerse
• Dunk
• Plunge
• Cover
• Sink

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• Drown in (work/emotions): To be overwhelmed by responsibilities or feelings.

  • Example: "He felt like he was drowning in work with all the new projects."

• Go under: This can mean to fail or be overwhelmed, similar to how something might physically submerge.

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Verb

1. fill or cover completely, usually with water
2. put under water
   • submerge your head completely
3. cover completely or make imperceptible
   • I was drowned in work
   • The noise drowned out her speech
4. sink below the surface; go under or as if under water

Synonyms

• inundate
• deluge
• submerse
• drown
• overwhelm