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Drowning

Description:

Drowning is the process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion or immersion in liquid, resulting in death or injury. It is a tragic event that occurs when a person is unable to breathe due to being underwater for an extended period of time.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun - Action:

Drowning can refer to the action or process of a person or an object going under the water and struggling to breathe.

Example: The lifeguard quickly noticed the drowning swimmer and jumped into the pool to rescue them.

2. Noun - Cause of Death:

Drowning can also indicate a cause of death resulting from asphyxia due to inhalation of water or another liquid.

Example: The news reported that the cause of death for the victim was accidental drowning in the nearby river.

3. Adjective - Overwhelmed:

The term drowning can be used metaphorically to describe a person feeling overwhelmed or consumed by a particular situation or emotion.

Example: She felt as though she was drowning in a sea of paperwork and couldn't catch up with her workload.

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