Drown

Pronunciation: /ˈdraʊn/

Drown (verb)

  1. To die by being underwater for too long without air.
  2. To completely cover something with a liquid.

Examples

  • Someone can drown if they are not careful in deep water.
  • They can drown the plants if they water them too much.

Common collocations: drown in water, almost drown, drown in liquid, drown out noise

Synonyms of Drown

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Drown

  • To remain on the surface of water.
  • To save someone from drowning.