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submerge

verb

Fill or cover completely, usually with water

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
S
Ends with
E
Contains
UB
Scrabble score
13
CEFR level
C1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

sʌbˈmɜːdʒ

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Definitions

verb

  1. Fill or cover completely, usually with water

verb

  1. Cover completely or make imperceptible

    “I was drowned in work”

verb

  1. Put under water

    “Submerge your head completely”

verb

  1. Sink below the surface; go under or as if under water

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Example Sentences

I was drowned in work
The noise drowned out her speech
Submerge your head completely

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