Basic Details
Word: Submerge
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To put something completely under water.
Synonyms: Immerse, Dunk, Sink
Antonyms: Surface, Emerge, Float
Idioms and Phrases
- Submerged in work: To be overwhelmed with many tasks or responsibilities. Example: "With her numerous assignments, she felt submerged in work this week."
- Submerge oneself: To become fully engaged in an activity. Example: "He chose to submerge himself in reading during his summer break."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The kids decided to submerge their toy boat in the pond to see how it floats.
Example 2: In science class, we learned that some objects will submerge while others will float when placed in water.
Example 3: The submarine can submerge deep into the ocean to explore underwater life.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the term "submerge" comes from the Latin word "submergere," which means "to plunge under"? It has been used since the late 15th century!
Famous Quote
"We are submerged in a world of darkness, and it is only by awakening our deepest selves that we can find the spark of light." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "submerge" mean?
a) To put something under water
b) To build something
c) To paint something
d) To throw something away
Answer: a) To put something under water
2. Which of these is a synonym of "submerge"?
a) Emerge
b) Float
c) Immerse
d) Rise
Answer: c) Immerse
3. Which word is an antonym of "submerge"?
a) Sink
b) Surface
c) Dunk
d) Immerse
Answer: b) Surface
4. Which sentence uses "submerge" correctly?
a) She will submerge her phone in the water.
b) They saw the fish submerge quickly.
c) He likes to submerge books on the shelf.
d) The submerge is flying in the sky.
Answer: b) They saw the fish submerge quickly.
5. Which idiom means to be overwhelmed by work?
a) Submerged in work
b) Float above it all
c) Come to the surface
d) Diving deep into knowledge
Answer: a) Submerged in work
