Word
drowned
US/ˈdɹaʊnd/
UK/dɹˈaʊnd/
Definitions
01died in water
B1 · Intermediate
v. died because of being underwater and unable to breathe.
v. the past tense of 'drown', indicating death resulting from the inhalation of water or other liquid.
“The poor sailor drowned when his ship hit a rock during the storm.”
“Tragically, several livestock drowned when the river burst its banks and flooded the valley floor before the farmers could move them to higher ground.”
Usage
Often used in the passive voice with 'was' or 'were'.
Synonyms
02covered or overwhelmed
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. covered something completely with a liquid or a loud sound.
v. metaphorically overwhelmed or submerged by a liquid, or rendered inaudible by a louder sound.
“The sound of the television was drowned out by the loud thunder.”
“The chef served the dessert drowned in a rich chocolate sauce, which many critics felt masked the delicate flavour of the fruit.”
Usage
Commonly used with the particle 'out' when referring to sound.
Synonyms
03having died by drowning
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. describing a person or animal that has died from being underwater.
adj. denoting a person or organism that has perished through the inhalation of liquid.
“The rescue team finally recovered the drowned body from the lake.”
“The local authorities issued a warning after the drowned remains of several deer were discovered near the frozen reservoir.”
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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