submerge
2 antonyms for submerge — opposites grouped by meaning.
Verb — To go completely under the surface of water or another liquid.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To go completely under the surface of water or another liquid.
“The whale submerged after taking a breath at the surface.”
2. verb
To put something fully under the surface of a liquid.
“Submerge the vegetables in cold water to stop them cooking.”
Opposites
3. verb
To overwhelm or engulf, often figuratively.
“She felt submerged by grief after the funeral.”
Opposites
Antonyms
How to use submerge
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
submerge in water
fully submerged
submerged by emotion
Etymology
From Latin submergere, from sub- ("under") plus mergere ("to plunge, dip").
Full origin of submerge →Frequently asked questions
What does “submerge” mean?
The word “submerge” means to go completely under the surface of water or another liquid. In plain terms, to go, or put something, completely underwater — or figuratively, to be overwhelmed by something.
How do you pronounce “submerge”?
“Submerge” is pronounced suhb-MURJ (/səbˈmɝd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “submerge” in a sentence?
Here is “submerge” used in a sentence: “The whale submerged after taking a breath at the surface.”
What is another word for “submerge”?
Words with a similar meaning to “submerge” include submerse.
What part of speech is “submerge”?
“Submerge” is a verb.
Where does the word “submerge” come from?
The word “submerge” comes from Latin. From Latin submergere, from sub- ("under") plus mergere ("to plunge, dip").
How many meanings does “submerge” have?
“Submerge” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to go completely under the surface of water or another liquid.
