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submerging vs sinking

sinking vs submerging

submerging and sinking both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
submerging Yes No No No
sinking Yes No No No
As nouns, sinking is a hypernym of submerging; that is, sinking is a word with a broader meaning than submerging:
  • submerging: sinking until covered completely with water
  • sinking: a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
submerging (noun) sinking (noun)
sinking until covered completely with water a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
a slow fall or decline (as for lack of strength)
a feeling caused by uneasiness or apprehension
Difference between submerging and sinking

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