Meaning of submerge in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /səbˈmərdʒ/

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  1. Verb

    submerge

    Etymology

    early 17th century: from Latin submergere, from sub-‘under’ + mergere‘to dip’

    Definitions

    1. sink below the surface

    Examples

    • « go under or as if under water »

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  2. 2. cover completely or make imperceptible

    Examples

    • « I was drowned in work »
    • « The noise drowned out her speech »
  3. 3. put under water

    Examples

    • « submerge your head completely »

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  4. 4. fill or cover completely, usually with water

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