Definition of Drown
Drown
Drown
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To die or suffocate due to being submerged in water or other liquid.
e.g. The swimmer struggled to stay afloat, but eventually began to drown.
(verb)
to submerge someone in water or liquid, with the intention of killing them;
e.g. He tried to drown her in the water.
(verb)
to be overwhelmed by;
e.g. I am drowned in homework and assignments.
(verb)
to soak or drench in or with a liquid;
e.g. She likes to drown her fries in ketchup and mayo.
(verb)
to drive out;
e.g. He wanted to drown his sorrows in alcohol for the rest of the night.
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"No one ever drowned his own sweat." -- Ann Landers
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