Definitions
- Referring to the act of sinking or going underwater. - Describing the process of immersing something completely in a liquid. - Talking about being overwhelmed or consumed by emotions or thoughts.
- Describing the act of surrounding or covering something completely. - Referring to a situation where something is overwhelmed or consumed by a larger force. - Talking about a sudden and intense emotion or feeling that takes over.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a situation where something is covered or surrounded completely.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a physical or emotional state.
- 3Both words imply a sense of overwhelming force or power.
What is the difference?
- 1Action: Submerge implies a downward motion, while engulf does not have a specific direction.
- 2Intensity: Engulf suggests a more sudden and intense action than submerge.
- 3Object: Submerge is often used with liquids or underwater environments, while engulf can be used with any object or situation.
- 4Duration: Submerge implies a longer period of time than engulf.
- 5Connotation: Submerge has a neutral or positive connotation, while engulf can have a negative connotation.
Remember this!
Submerge and engulf are synonyms that describe a situation where something is covered or surrounded completely. However, submerge implies a downward motion and is often used with liquids or underwater environments, while engulf suggests a more sudden and intense action and can be used with any object or situation.
