submerge — to go under the surface of water or another liquid; to cover completely with water
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to go under the surface of water or another liquid; to cover completely with water
Pronunciation (IPA): /səbˈmɜːrdʒ/
Example Sentences
- The chef accidentally submerged his phone in the soup while taking a selfie.
- During the flood, many cars were completely submerged on the highway.
- He decided to submerge himself in video games instead of studying for finals.
submerge
VERB[/səbˈmɜːrdʒ/]
to go under the surface of water or another liquid; to cover completely with water
Going completely under water
Submerge deep, then emerge with a surge!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'submergere', composed of 'sub-' (under) and 'mergere' (to dip or plunge). The word entered English in the 16th century through French influence.
Breakdown
sub- (under) + merge (to dip/plunge, from Latin mergere) = submerge
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The chef accidentally submerged his phone in the soup while taking a selfie.”
“During the flood, many cars were completely submerged on the highway.”
“He decided to submerge himself in video games instead of studying for finals.”
“The ancient city was submerged beneath the lake for centuries.”
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