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DROWN

(verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Drown.

How to pronounce drown:

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Drown - as a verb

Cover completely or make imperceptible

Example: "I was drowned in work"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overwhelmsubmerge

Get rid of as if by submerging

Example: "She drowned her trouble in alcohol"

Die from being submerged in water, getting water into the lungs, and asphyxiating

Example: "The child drowned in the lake"

Kill by submerging in water

Example: "He drowned the kittens"

Be covered with or submerged in a liquid

Example: "The meat was swimming in a fatty gravy"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
swim

Be in danger of dying from submersion in a liquid and asphyxiation

Example: "The divers saved the drowning child"

Example Sentences

"He drowned in the deep waters of the lake."
"The floodwaters threatened to drown the entire village."
"She was able to save her friend from drowning in the pool."
"The boat capsized and the crew drowned before help could arrive."
"I accidentally dropped my phone in the bathtub and it drowned."
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Word Game Points

Is DROWN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, drown is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DROWN has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is DROWN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, drown is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DROWN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is DROWN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, drown is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DROWN has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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