word
Drown
Drown
/ˈdraʊn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
drown
Dictionary meaning
Die from being submerged in water, getting water into the lungs, and asphyxiating.
Examples
- The child drowned in the lake.
- They drowned their troubles in alcohol.
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