drown

Definition

  • verb: to die by being underwater too long and unable to breathe
  • verb: to become 'drowned'
  • usually + 'out'
  • synonyms: submerge, inundate, overpower

Examples

  • He was trying to 'drown his fears'. [=to get drunk so that he wouldn't be afraid]

  • I'm being 'drowned in' paperwork. [=I'm being overwhelmed by paperwork]

  • Noise from the passing airplane 'drowned out' our conversation.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) They don't listen to us at dinner, either. Come on, let's play. Keep us warm. ''Orpheus''. (playing fast music from ''Orpheus ln The Underworld'') Music to drown by. Now l know l'm in first class ! - Where is everyone ? - They're all still aft, sir. We have an understanding, then, Mr Murdoch ? (..)
    1997 Titanic