Submerse — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /səb-ˈmərs/ sub·merse

Meaning & Definition of Submerse

Submerse (verb)

  1. submerge

Submerse (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to cover with a flood

    "a week of nonstop rain that submersed the cornfields and delayed planting for days"

    similar: deluge, drown, engulf, flood, gulf, inundate, overflow, overwhelm, submerge, swamp
    related: avalanche, smother, overcome, overrun, flow, flush, gush, pour, sluice, spout, spurt, stream, douse, drench, soak, wet
    opposite: drain
    near: dehydrate, dry, parch

  2. to sink or push (something) briefly into or as if into a liquid

    "those hardy souls who daily submerse themselves in icy cold water for its invigorating effect"

    similar: dip, douse, duck, dunk, immerse, sop, souse, submerge
    related: bathe, moisten, soak, steep, wet, drench, drown, flood, dive, plunge, thrust

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Submerse

The most common words with a similar meaning to Submerse:

deluge, drown, engulf, flood, gulf, inundate, overflow, overwhelm, submerge, swamp, dip, douse, duck, dunk, immerse, sop, souse

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Submerse

Words with the opposite meaning of Submerse:

drain

Related Words for Submerse

avalanche, smother, overcome, overrun, flow, flush, gush, pour, sluice, spout, spurt, stream, drench, soak, wet, bathe, moisten, steep, dive, plunge, thrust

Near Antonyms of Submerse

dehydrate, dry, parch

Word Forms of Submerse

Inflections: submersed, submersing

Derived words: submersion (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Submerse

Latin submersus, past participle of submergere

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Submerse

What does "Submerse" mean?

"Submerse" means submerge. As a verb, it is defined as: submerge. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Submerse"?

Other words for "Submerse" include deluge, drown, engulf, flood, gulf, inundate, overflow and overwhelm. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Submerse" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Submerse"?

There are 38 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Submerse". Common alternatives include deluge, drown, engulf, flood, gulf, inundate, overflow, overwhelm, submerge and swamp.

What is the opposite of "Submerse"?

Antonyms of "Submerse" include drain. Near antonyms include dehydrate, dry and parch.

How do you use "Submerse" in a sentence?

Examples of "Submerse" in a sentence: "a week of nonstop rain that submersed the cornfields and delayed planting for days"; "those hardy souls who daily submerse themselves in icy cold water for its invigorating effect".

Is "Submerse" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Submerse" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Submerse"?

"Submerse" is pronounced /səb-ˈmərs/ and divided into syllables as sub·merse.

What is the origin of the word "Submerse"?

"Submerse" comes from Latin submersus, past participle of submergere. First known use: 15th century.