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drowned

v. · adj.
US //ˈdɹaʊnd// UK //dɹˈaʊnd// drowned
  1. 1 died in water (v.)
    B1 Intermediate

    died because of being underwater and unable to breathe.

    the past tense of 'drown', indicating death resulting from the inhalation of water or other liquid.

    Example

    The poor sailor drowned when his ship hit a rock during the storm.

    Example

    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'.

  2. 2 covered or overwhelmed (v.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    covered something completely with a liquid or a loud sound.

    metaphorically overwhelmed or submerged by a liquid, or rendered inaudible by a louder sound.

    Example

    The sound of the television was drowned out by the loud thunder.

    Example

    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.

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  1. 3 having died by drowning (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    describing a person or animal that has died from being underwater.

    denoting a person or organism that has perished through the inhalation of liquid.

    Example

    The rescue team finally recovered the drowned body from the lake.

    Example

    The local authorities issued a warning after the drowned remains of several deer were discovered near the frozen reservoir.

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