adj Uncommon

immersed

Immersed (adj) means Completely covered by or submerged in a liquid. Example: “The roots were fully immersed in water.”

adj

Completely covered by or submerged in a liquid.

"The roots were fully immersed in water."

Deeply absorbed or engaged in an activity.

"She was so immersed in the novel that she missed her bus stop."

How to use immersed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSubmerged in liquid, or completely absorbed in something.

Common pairings

immersed in thought immersed in water immersed in work

more immersed comparative, most immersed superlative

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The roots were fully _____ in water.

versed reversed dispersed

What does “immersed” mean?

The word “immersed” means completely covered by or submerged in a liquid. In plain terms, submerged in liquid, or completely absorbed in something.

How do you use “immersed” in a sentence?

Here is “immersed” used in a sentence: “The roots were fully immersed in water.”

What part of speech is “immersed”?

“Immersed” is an adjective.

Is “immersed” a common word?

“Immersed” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “immersed” have?

“Immersed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: completely covered by or submerged in a liquid.