adj
Uncommon
submerged
Submerged (adj) means Covered by water or another liquid; completely underwater. Example: “The flooded fields left the crops fully submerged.”
adj
1
Covered by water or another liquid; completely underwater.
"The flooded fields left the crops fully submerged."
2
Hidden from view or kept out of sight.
"His true feelings stayed submerged beneath a calm exterior."
How to use submerged
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUnderwater, or by extension, hidden below the surface of something (like an emotion).
Common pairings
fully submerged
submerged rocks
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What does “submerged” mean?
The word “submerged” means covered by water or another liquid; completely underwater. In plain terms, underwater, or by extension, hidden below the surface of something (like an emotion).
How do you use “submerged” in a sentence?
Here is “submerged” used in a sentence: “The flooded fields left the crops fully submerged.”
What part of speech is “submerged”?
“Submerged” is an adjective.
Is “submerged” a common word?
“Submerged” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “submerged” have?
“Submerged” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: covered by water or another liquid; completely underwater.
