Drowning
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɹaʊnɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Drowning is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of drown.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of drown.
More Meanings
- An instance of a person or animal drowning.
- An instance of a person or animal being drowned.
Example Sentences
It's dangerous to swim in that river — there were three drownings there last year.
Word Forms
- drownings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include submerge, overwhelm, sink, sinking, sunken, pool.
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