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    "Drowns" primarily means to die or cause death by submersion in water or another liquid, but it can also refer to overwhelming, covering, or suppressing something.

    Literal Meaning

    The most direct meaning of "drowns" is to die by suffocating under water or another liquid, or to cause someone or something to die in this way. For example, "He drowned during a storm" indicates death due to inability to breathe underwater (Merriam-Webster, Cambridge, Collins). It can also mean to drench or cover thoroughly with liquid, such as "The clothes were drowned in rain" (The Free Dictionary).
    Merriam Webster

    Figurative and Extended Meanings

    "Drowns" can be used metaphorically to describe overwhelming or suppressing something:

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    Merriam Webster
    https://www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › drown
    DROWN Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
    : to cover with water : inundate : to suffocate in water or some other liquid : to suffocate because of excess of body fluid that interferes with the passage of oxygen from the lun…
    Cambridge University Press & Assessment
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    DROWN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary
    What is the pronunciation of drown? 死亡, （使）淹死，（使）溺死, 覆蓋… 死亡, （使）淹死，（使）溺死, 覆盖… ahogar, ahogarse, inundar… afogar, afogar-se, afogar (-se)… suda boÄŸulmak/boÄŸmak, gürültüye/sese boÄŸma…
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    Merriam Webster
    DROWN Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
    : to cover with water : inundate : to suffocate in water or some other liquid : to suffocate because of excess of body fluid that interferes with the passage of oxygen from the lun…
    https://www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › drown
    Cambridge University Press & Assessment
    DROWN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary
    What is the pronunciation of drown? 死亡, （使）淹死，（使）溺死, 覆蓋… 死亡, （使）淹死，（使）溺死, 覆盖… ahogar, ahogarse, inundar… afogar, afogar-se, afogar (-se)… suda boÄŸulmak/boÄŸmak, gürültüye/sese boÄŸma…
    https://dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionary › english › drown
    Collins Dictionary
    DROWN definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary
    When someone drowns or is drowned, they die because they have gone or been pushed under water and cannot breathe. A child can drown in only a few inches of water. Last night a boy …
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    The Free Dictionary
    Drowns - definition of drowns by The Free Dictionary
    Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and examples of the verb drown, which means to die or kill by immersion in liquid. Find out the difference between drown and drowned, and the idio…
    https://www.thefreedictionary.com › drowns
    inspirepearls.com
    What Does It Mean When Someone Drowns in Your Dream
    While dreaming about drowning can evoke feelings of fear and helplessness, understanding the symbolism behind these dreams can offer valuable insights into our emotional state, rel…
    https://inspirepearls.com › blogs › people › what-does-it-mean-when-someone-drowns-in-your-dream
  2. Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Drowning

    Drowning - Wikipedia

    Whether a person drowns in freshwater or salt water makes no difference in respiratory management or its outcome. [40] People who drown in freshwater may experience worse hypoxemia early in their treatment; however, this initial difference is short-lived.
    Overview

    Drowning is a type of suffocation induced by the submersion of the mouth and nose in a liquid. Submersion injury refers to both drowning and near-miss incidents. Most instances of fatal drowning occur alone or in situations where others present are …

    Causes

    A major contributor to drowning is the inability to swim. Other contributing factors include the state of the water itself, distance from a solid footing, physical impairment, or prior loss of consciousness. Anxiety brought on by fear of drowning …

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  3. The Irish Times
    https://www.irishtimes.com › ireland › two-thirds-of-acciden…

    Two-thirds of accidental drownings arise from land …

    May 12, 2025 · Two-thirds of accidental drownings are due to land-based activities, while just 22 per cent are due to swimming, according to data from Water Safety …

  5. WebMD
    https://www.webmd.com › first-aid › drowning-treatment

    Drowning Treatment: First-Aid Information for Drowning - WebMD

      1. Get Help. Notify a lifeguard, if one is close. If not, ask someone to call 911. If …
      2. Move the Person. Take the person out of the water.
      3. Check for Breathing. Place your ear next to the person's mouth and nose. Do …
      4. If the Person is Not Breathing, Check Pulse. Check the person's pulse for 10 …
      5. If There is No Pulse, Start CPR. Carefully place person on back. For an adult or …
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  6. Dublin Live
    https://www.dublinlive.ie › news › dublin-news

    Woman drowns after getting into difficulty while …

    Oct 7, 2024 · Woman drowns after getting into difficulty while swimming at north …

    • St John Ambulance
      https://www.sja.org.uk › first-aid-advice › drowning

      Drowning First Aid - St John Ambulance

      Consult our first aid advice about drowning in adults. Find out about treatment, as well as when to seek medical assistance and use CPR.

    • First Aid for Free
      https://www.firstaidforfree.com › what-are-the-different-t…

      What Are The Different Types of Drowning? - First Aid for …

      Nov 16, 2023 · Learn about the different types of drowning, such as near drowning, dry drowning, freshwater drowning, saltwater drowning, and secondary drowning. …

    • The Merck Manuals
      https://www.merckmanuals.com › home › injuries-and-poisoning › drowni…

      Drowning - Injuries and Poisoning - Merck Manual Consumer Version

      Oct 7, 2024 · Drowning is when submersion in liquid causes suffocation or interferes with breathing. Learn about the risk factors, complications, diagnosis, and prevention of drowning, as well as the …

    • MedicineNet
      https://www.medicinenet.com › drowning › article.htm

      Drowning (Dry, Wet, Near) Signs and First Aid Treatment

      Drowning is the process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion in liquid. Learn about the stages, types, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, …

    • New Health Advisor
      https://www.newhealthadvisor.org › What-Happens-Whe…

      What Happens When You Drown? - New Health Advisor

      2 days ago · Learn the process of drowning, the quiet signs to spot, and how to rescue someone who stops breathing. Drowning is the second most common …

    • BBC
      https://www.bbc.co.uk › programmes › articles › …

      What to do if someone is drowning - BBC

      How to save people at risk of drowning, including rescue breaths, and CPR.

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