Definitions and Examples of emerge, surface, reveal
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To come out from a hidden or obscure place; to become visible or known.
Example
The sun started to rise, and the mountain peaks began to emerge from the darkness.
To come up to the surface of water or another liquid; to become visible or apparent.
Example
The submarine slowly rose to the surface, and the crew members could finally see the daylight.
To make something known or visible that was previously hidden or secret.
Example
The detective finally found the evidence that would reveal the true identity of the killer.
Key Differences: emerge vs surface vs reveal
- 1Emerge refers to something coming out from a hidden or obscure place, while submerge means to go under or be covered by water or another liquid.
- 2Surface means to come up to the surface of water or another liquid, while submerge means to go under or be covered by it.
- 3Reveal means to make something known or visible that was previously hidden or secret, while submerge means to hide or cover something.
Effective Usage of emerge, surface, reveal
- 1Water Activities: Use submerge and surface when talking about swimming, diving, or other water-related activities.
- 2Science and Nature: Use emerge and submerge when discussing geological or biological phenomena such as volcanoes, earthquakes, or plant growth.
- 3Creative Writing: Use reveal and emerge in creative writing to describe character development or plot twists.
Remember this!
The antonyms of submerge are emerge, surface, and reveal. These words convey the opposite meaning of submerge, which is to go under or be covered by water or another liquid. Use these words in different contexts such as water activities, science and nature, and creative writing to enhance your vocabulary and express ideas more precisely.
