submerge

verb
UK: /səbˈmɜːdʒ/
US: /səbˈmɜːrdʒ/

  1. To go below the surface of water or another liquid.

    1. The boat will submerge.
    2. The submarine will submerge when it reaches deeper water and receives the order.

  2. To cover something completely with water or another liquid.

    1. The flood will submerge the town.
    2. Heavy rains will submerge several roads, making travel dangerous for commuters.

  3. To hide or completely cover something, either physically or figuratively.

    1. The sun can submerge behind the clouds.
    2. Her personal feelings will submerge beneath her professional responsibilities during this crisis.

Synonyms

immerse douse engulf inundate bury hide
submerge adjective

  1. Being under the surface of water or another liquid.

    1. The submerge wreckage was old.
    2. Divers explored the submerge caves, discovering artifacts from a forgotten civilization.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "submerge" in English means: To go below the surface of water or another liquid., To cover something completely with water or another liquid., To hide or completely cover something, either physically or figuratively..

The phonetic transcription of "submerge" is /səbˈmɜːdʒ/ in British English and /səbˈmɜːrdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "submerge": immerse, douse, engulf, inundate, bury, hide.

Example usage of "submerge": "The boat will submerge.". More examples on the page.