Meaning of the word drowned in English
What does drowned mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
drowned
US /draʊnd/
UK /draʊnd/
Verb
1.
to die by submersion in water or another liquid
Example:
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The swimmer nearly drowned in the strong current.
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Many people drowned when the ship sank.
2.
to cover completely with water or another liquid
Example:
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The heavy rain drowned the entire valley.
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He drowned his sorrows in alcohol.
3.
to make a sound inaudible by making a louder noise
Example:
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The music drowned out their conversation.
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His shouts were drowned by the roar of the crowd.
Adjective
dead by submersion in water or another liquid
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The rescue team found a drowned body near the shore.
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The old well was filled with drowned leaves and debris.