drown
//draʊn//
Verb
drownInfinitive
drownPresent tense
drownedPast tense
drownedPast participle
drowningPresent participle
drownsThird-person singular
1
To die by submersion in water or another liquid, typically due to inability to breathe.
He almost drowned in the river.
2
To kill someone by submerging them in water or another liquid.
The villain tried to drown the hero in the river.
3
To overwhelm or overpower something, especially a sound, by being louder or more intense.
The loud music drowned out our conversation.
4
To be overwhelmed by a large amount of something, such as work or emotions.
I'm drowning in work this week.