Basic Details
Word: Submerge
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To put something underwater or to cover it completely with water.
Synonyms: Immerse, plunge, sink
Antonyms: Surface, emerge, float
Idioms and Phrases
- Submerge oneself: To become completely involved in an activity or interest. Example: "He decided to submerge himself in his studies to prepare for the exam."
- Underwater: Referring to a situation that is difficult or challenging, often financially. Example: "The company was underwater due to the lack of sales, struggling to stay afloat."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The children were excited to submerge their toy boats in the pond during the sunny afternoon.
Example 2: As the tide began to rise, the rocks were slowly submerged by the water.
Example 3: He decided to submerge the vegetables in boiling water to cook them quickly.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "submerge" comes from the Latin "submergere," which means "to plunge under"? The prefix "sub-" means "under," and "mergere" means "to dip or plunge."
Famous Quote
"We cannot choose our external circumstances, but we can always choose how we respond to those circumstances." - Brian Tracy. (In a way, this suggests that we can choose to rise above situations rather than be submerged by them.)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "submerge" mean?
a) To make something float
b) To cover something completely with water
c) To place something on the surface
d) To dry something out
Answer: b) To cover something completely with water
2. Which of these is a synonym of "submerge"?
a) Sink
b) Soar
c) Attach
d) Dress
Answer: a) Sink
3. Which sentence uses "submerge" correctly?
a) She likes to submerge her tea before drinking it.
b) They decided to submerge the boat when it was too heavy.
c) The swimmer can submerge for a long time without needing air.
d) He will submerge his homework into his bag.
Answer: c) The swimmer can submerge for a long time without needing air.
4. Which idiom means to become deeply involved in something?
a) Underwater
b) Submerge oneself
c) Rise above the water
d) Sink like a stone
Answer: b) Submerge oneself
5. What is the opposite of "submerge"?
a) Sink
b) Emerge
c) Plunge
d) Dive
Answer: b) Emerge
