Definition of Drown
Drown
drown
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to run out of air and suffocate after being submerged in water or some other liquid for a period of time;
e.g. She was scared that she would fall into the lake and 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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Quotes
"No one ever drowned his own sweat." -- Ann Landers
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