submerge
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /səbˈmɜːrdʒ/
KK: /səbˈmɜrdʒ/
intransitive verb
Definition
To go below the surface of water or another liquid.
Example
The fish can submerge quickly to escape predators.
Tense Forms
Past: submerged
Past Participle: submerged
Conversation
Have you ever seen a diver submerge underwater?
Yeah, it's really cool to watch them go deep like that.
I want to try it someday and submerge myself too!
Definitely! It must be such an amazing experience.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
sink
dive
plunge
Antonyms
rise
float
emerge
transitive verb
Definition
To put something completely under the surface of a liquid, usually water.
Example
The diver decided to submerge himself to explore the underwater cave.
Tense Forms
Past: submerged
Past Participle: submerged
Conversation
Have you ever tried to submerge yourself in a new hobby?
Not really, but it sounds exciting!
I think it really helps to submerge yourself to get the most out of it.
Root Explanation
Submerge → It is formed from "sub-" (meaning under) and "mergere" (meaning to plunge or dip). The word "submerge" means to plunge or dip something under the surface of a liquid.
Memory Tip
Think of something going 'under' ('sub-') the water as it 'plunges' ('mergere') down — that's what it means to submerge.
Visually Confused Words
resubmerge
unsubmerged
unmerge