Definitions and Examples of emerge, surface, withdraw
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 boats began to emerge from the misty waters.
To come up to the surface of water or other liquid; to become apparent or known.
Example
The submarine slowly rose to the surface, and the crew members climbed out.
To remove or take away something or someone from a particular place or situation.
Example
The company decided to withdraw its support for the project due to financial constraints.
Key Differences: emerge vs surface vs withdraw
- 1Emerge implies coming out from a hidden or obscure place, while submerse means to put something completely under water.
- 2Surface means to come up to the surface of water or other liquid, while submerse means to put something completely under water.
- 3Withdraw means to remove or take away something or someone from a particular place or situation, while submerse means to put something completely under water.
Effective Usage of emerge, surface, withdraw
- 1Water Activities: Use these antonyms when talking about swimming, diving, or boating activities.
- 2Engineering: Incorporate these antonyms when discussing the construction of dams, bridges, or tunnels.
- 3Science: Utilize these antonyms when describing the behavior of liquids, gases, or other substances.
Remember this!
The antonyms of submerse are emerge, surface, and withdraw. These words have distinct meanings that convey the opposite of submerse. Use them in contexts related to water activities, engineering, or science to communicate effectively.
