Engulfed Meaning
/ɪˈnɡʌlft/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
verbsimple past and past participle of engulf
Sentence Examples
Campers scampered to higher ground when their campsite was engulfed in water.
A woman has escaped injury after her car was engulfed in flames.
A theocracy engulfed the supernation and authorities forbade spaceflight for generations.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The rising floodwaters quickly ____ the small wooden shack near the river.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The building was quickly ____ in flames before the fire department arrived.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The rising floodwaters quickly ____ the small wooden shack near the river.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The building was quickly ____ in flames before the fire department arrived.