adj
Uncommon
immersed
Immersed (adj) means Completely covered by or submerged in a liquid. Example: “The roots were fully immersed in water.”
adj
1
Completely covered by or submerged in a liquid.
"The roots were fully immersed in water."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishSubmerged in liquid, or completely absorbed in something.
Common pairings
immersed in thought
immersed in water
immersed in work
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more immersed
- Superlative
- most immersed
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The roots were fully _____ in water.
Rhymes for immersed
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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.
