submerge
Submerge (verb) means to go completely under the surface of water or another liquid. Example: “The whale submerged after taking a breath at the surface.”
How to use submerge
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo go, or put something, completely underwater — or figuratively, to be overwhelmed by something.
Word forms
submerged past tense, submerges singular
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The whale _____ after taking a breath at the surface.
Etymology
From Latin submergere, from sub- ("under") plus mergere ("to plunge, dip").
Synonyms
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Rhymes for submerge
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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.