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- pronunciation:
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muhrj
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
submerges, submerging, submerged |
| definition 1: |
to put underwater or in some other liquid.
The crew submerged the submarine.- synonyms:
- immerse
- similar words:
- dip, dive, duck, dunk, plunge, sink, soak
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| definition 2: |
to cover completely or cause to overflow with water; flood.
The tide submerged the beach.- synonyms:
- flood, immerse
- similar words:
- deluge, engulf
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| definition 3: |
to sink or go under water.
The children submerged in the pool to see who could hold their breath the longest.- synonyms:
- sink
- antonyms:
- surface
- similar words:
- dip, dive, duck, plunge, swamp
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| related words: |
descend, drench, overflow, overrun, soak, sound, swamp |
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| derivation: |
submergence (n.) |
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