Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

submerge

verb
/səbˈmɜːrdʒ/
Definition
To put something underwater or to cover it completely.
Examples
  • She decided to submerge the book in the water to see if it would float.
  • The submarine can submerge to significant depths in the ocean.
  • They submerged the camera in the pool to capture underwater photos.
Meaning
When something is submerged, it is placed under the surface of a liquid, making it invisible or partly visible.
Synonyms
  • plunge
  • dip
  • immerse
  • dunk
  • sink