Cool MateMeaning of Drown
to die because you have been underwater too long and you cannot breathe; to kill somebody by holding them underwater
In simple words: To die by being underwater too long.
Drown in a sentence
- He could have drowned if someone hadn’t pulled him out of the water in time.
- Many people drown each year due to accidental falls into deep water.
- The noise of the crowd was so loud it drowned out the speaker’s voice.
- Her sobs drowned all other sounds in the quiet room.
- The company was drowning in debt after several bad investments.
- He tried to drown his sorrows in a bottle of whiskey.
How to use Drown
Use 'drown' when talking about someone going underwater and not coming back up. It's not appropriate for use in light or humorous contexts.
Grammar pattern
drown + object
Memory hint
Think of a 'drowning clown' who can't keep floating at a party.
Related words
Collocations with Drown
- drown in water
- drown your sorrows
- drown out noise
Synonyms for Drown
Common mistakes with Drown
- Confused with 'drown' vs 'drone'.
- Using 'drown' reflexively (e.g., 'I drown' instead of 'I am drowning').
- Incorrectly using 'drown' in non-water contexts.
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Frequently asked questions about Drown
What does Drown mean?
To die by being underwater too long.
What is the definition of Drown?
to die because you have been underwater too long and you cannot breathe; to kill somebody by holding them underwater
How do you use Drown in a sentence?
He could have drowned if someone hadn’t pulled him out of the water in time.
Can you give another example of Drown?
Many people drown each year due to accidental falls into deep water.
What are synonyms for Drown?
Common alternatives include drench.
What is the opposite of Drown?
Opposite meanings include float, survive.
What words go with Drown?
It commonly pairs with drown in water, drown your sorrows, drown out noise.
What are common mistakes when using Drown?
Confused with 'drown' vs 'drone'. Using 'drown' reflexively (e.g., 'I drown' instead of 'I am drowning'). Incorrectly using 'drown' in non-water contexts.
How do you pronounce Drown?
US: /["/draʊn/","/draʊnz/","/draʊnd/","/ˈdraʊnɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/draʊn/","/draʊnz/","/draʊnd/","/ˈdraʊnɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Drown?
Use 'drown' when talking about someone going underwater and not coming back up. It's not appropriate for use in light or humorous contexts.
What CEFR level is Drown?
"Drown" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.