Definitions
- Referring to a sudden and forceful jump or dive into water. - Describing a sudden and steep decrease in temperature, value, or quantity. - Talking about taking a bold or risky action without hesitation.
- Describing the act of completely covering or engulfing something in water or another substance. - Referring to the act of hiding or concealing something beneath the surface. - Talking about being overwhelmed or consumed by emotions or thoughts.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve being covered or surrounded by something.
- 2Both can refer to a physical action or an emotional state.
- 3Both can involve water or another substance.
- 4Both can be used figuratively or literally.
- 5Both imply a sense of being overwhelmed or consumed.
What is the difference?
- 1Action: Plunge implies a sudden and forceful action, while submerge suggests a gradual and complete covering.
- 2Depth: Plunge is often associated with diving into water, while submerge can refer to being covered by any substance, including water.
- 3Duration: Plunge suggests a brief and intense action, while submerge can imply a longer-lasting state of being covered or overwhelmed.
- 4Visibility: Plunge implies a visible action, while submerge can refer to something hidden or concealed beneath the surface.
- 5Emphasis: Plunge emphasizes the action of jumping or diving, while submerge emphasizes the state of being covered or engulfed.
Remember this!
Plunge and submerge are synonyms that both describe being covered or surrounded by something. However, plunge implies a sudden and forceful action, often involving water or a steep decrease in value or quantity. On the other hand, submerge suggests a gradual and complete covering, often involving hiding or concealing something beneath the surface or being overwhelmed by emotions or thoughts.
