26984 words

submerge

3 definitions • 5 examples
1
to go below or make something go below the surface of the sea or a river or lake:

Examples:

She was taken to hospital after being submerged in an icy river for 45 minutes.
2
to cover or hide something completely:

Examples:

She has submerged her identity in the role of photographer's wife and muse.
3
to go below the surface of an area of water:

Examples:

[ T ] Take a normal breath and completely submerge yourself.
[ I ] Seals exhale so they can submerge more easily.

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