drown

Everyday

1. To drown means to die because you are under water and cannot breathe. tree →
2. To drown someone or something means to kill them by keeping them under water. tree →
3. To drown out a sound means to be so loud that the other sound cannot be heard. tree →
4. To drown can mean to have too much of something: drowning in homework. tree →

In the lessons

In water safety lessons drowning is a serious danger and can happen fast and quietly, even in shallow water, baths and paddling pools; small children must always be watched near water. Learn to swim, swim with an adult, near lifeguards, and never jump into water you don't know. If someone is drowning, don't jump in after them: shout for help, call emergency services, and throw something that floats. Phrases: drown out, drowning in, nearly drowned.

Examples

• People can drown in very shallow water, so never leave a baby alone in the bath. tree →
• Learn to swim so you are safer in the water. tree →
• If you see someone drowning, shout for help and throw them something that floats. tree →
• The music drowned out our voices. tree →
• The lifeguard saved a boy who was drowning. tree →
• I'm drowning in homework this week! tree →
• Plants can drown if you give them too much water. tree →
• Never swim alone in a lake or river. tree →

Note

Regular verb: drowned, drowning (no extra «d»: «drowned», not «drownded»). A person who is drowning often cannot wave or shout, so they may look quiet. Do not confuse with «drawn» (from draw).

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: The Song of Songs says even floods cannot drown love; tradition reads this as the unbreakable love between God and Israel. In the primary lessons: In water safety lessons drowning is a serious danger and can happen fast and quietly, even in shallow water, baths and paddling pools; small children must always be watched near water. Learn to swim, swim with an adult, near lifeguards, and never jump into water you don't know. If someone is drowning, don't jump in after them: shout for help, call emergency services, and throw something that floats. Phrases: drown out, drowning in, nearly drowned.

Examples

• Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it; if a man would give all the substance of his house for love, he would utterly be contemned. (Writings SNG.8.7, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Regular verb: drowned, drowning (no extra «d»: «drowned», not «drownded»). A person who is drowning often cannot wave or shout, so they may look quiet. Do not confuse with «drawn» (from draw).