DROWNS Meaning and
Definition
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The verb "drowns" refers to the act of suffocating or dying by submerging or being submerged in water or any other liquid, resulting in the inability to breathe and the ultimate loss of life. This term is often used to describe an unfortunate incident or accident in which an individual or entity becomes completely immersed in water and is unable to escape or survive.
To drown typically involves the inhalation of water into the airways, preventing the necessary intake of oxygen and leading to the cessation of normal bodily functions. This can occur by accidentally falling into deep water, being trapped underwater, or intentionally entering water with the intent of self-harm or suicide. The consequences of drowning generally involve the victim losing consciousness due to the lack of oxygen, followed by organ failure and eventually death.
The term "drowns" can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation or individual overwhelmed or engulfed by an excessive amount of work, responsibilities, emotions, or challenges. In such contexts, it refers to feeling excessively burdened or consumed by a particular circumstance. This figurative interpretation visualizes a metaphorical submersion where the individual or entity is unable to cope with or manage the overwhelming pressure, leading to a negative impact on their well-being or overall performance.
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Etymology of DROWNS
The word "drowns" is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb "drown". The etymology of "drown" can be traced back to the Old English word "druncnian" or "druncian", which meant "to be suffocated by drinking" or "to be drowned". This Old English word was derived from the Proto-Germanic root *drunkną̄ną, which denoted "to drown" or "to sink". The word further evolved from the Middle English "drounen" to its current form "drown" in Modern English.
Similar spelling words for DROWNS
- browns,
- drawn,
- drowsy,
- dawns,
- DONS,
- drown,
- DRMS,
- Crowns,
- drains,
- drone,
- drones,
- drawing,
- frowns,
- Downs,
- draws.
Conjugate verb Drowns
CONDITIONAL
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FUTURE
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FUTURE PERFECT
I
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PAST
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PRESENT
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