submerge

5 synonyms and 2 antonyms for submerge, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Verb — To go completely under the surface of water or another liquid.

Synonyms

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

drown

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

submerse deluge overwhelm inundate

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.”

drown submerse deluge overwhelm inundate

2. verb

To put something fully under the surface of a liquid.

“Submerge the vegetables in cold water to stop them cooking.”

Opposites

raise

3. verb

To overwhelm or engulf, often figuratively.

“She felt submerged by grief after the funeral.”

Opposites

extricate

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").

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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.

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