Submerging

Pronunciation: /səbˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/

Definitions of submerging

verb To completely cover or immerse in a liquid or other substance.

Example Sentences

A1 The little girl is submerging her toy in the bathtub.

A2 The scuba diver is submerging into the deep ocean to explore the coral reef.

B1 The submarine is slowly submerging beneath the surface of the water.

B2 The floodwaters are submerging entire neighborhoods, causing widespread damage.

C1 The archaeologists are submerging the artifacts in a preservation solution to prevent decay.

C2 The artist's latest installation involves submerging a sculpture in a tank of water to create a unique visual effect.

Examples of submerging in a Sentence

formal The diver was submerging slowly into the deep ocean.

informal I love submerging myself in a hot bubble bath after a long day.

slang Let's go submerging in the pool and cool off.

figurative She felt like she was submerging in a sea of emotions.

Grammatical Forms of submerging

• past tense: submerged
• plural: submergings
• comparative: more submerging
• superlative: most submerging
• present tense: submerges
• future tense: will submerge
• perfect tense: have submerged
• continuous tense: is submerging
• singular: submerging
• positive degree: submerging
• infinitive: to submerge
• gerund: submerging
• participle: submerged

Origin and Evolution of submerging

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'submerging' originated from the Latin word 'submergere', which means to plunge under water.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'submerging' has retained its original meaning of sinking or plunging under water, but it is now also used metaphorically to describe being overwhelmed or consumed by something.