drown

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈdraʊn/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/draʊn/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(droun)

Collocations for "drown"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "drown" in context.

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drown

Most examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
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  1. drown [in the lake, at sea]
  2. drowned off the coast of [Hawaii]
  3. the [swimmer, diver, sailor] drowned
  4. has drowned after falling in
  5. don't fall in and drown
  6. drowned himself [because, after]
  7. drowning my sorrows in [alcohol, beer]
  8. drinking to drown his sorrows
  9. drowned out by the [sound, noise, roar]
  10. drowning in [paperwork, homework]
  11. drowning in a sea of [information, words, debt]
  12. drowned in her own vomit

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