Synonyms for

Submerged

Verb / sʌˈbmɜ:dʒd / Another word for submerged — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To be completely underwater or covered by something.

Synonyms & similar words

submerge subaqueous overwhelm deluge inundate drown underwater submerse subaquatic submersed drowned engulfed immersed plunged sunk submersed submerged submergedly submersible subaquatic subaqueous sunken underwater under waterlogged aquatic sunk subaquatic immersed drowned

Synonyms by register

Formal

submersed immersed drowned subjugated

Informal

underwater under down

Literary

ablaze engulfed drowned

Antonyms

emergent surfacing exposed visible uncovered above dry

Common collocations

  • completely submerged
  • fully submerged
  • submerged in water
  • submerged in thought
  • submerged object
  • submerged vehicle
  • submerged roots
  • submerged city

Word family

noun submersion
verb submerge
adjective submerged
adverb submergedly

Usage note

While 'submerged' often refers to being physically under water, it can also be used metaphorically for being overwhelmed or deeply engrossed in something.

Example sentences

  1. The scuba diver submerged himself in the ocean to see the fish.
  2. The boat was completely submerged after the storm.
  3. The submarine can be submerged hundreds of feet below the surface.
  4. The sunken treasure was finally found after being submerged for decades.
  5. The city was submerged by the flood waters.

Quotes

  • The sea pronounces something, over and over, in a hoarse whisper; I cannot quite make it out. ~ Annie Dillard
  • I love the sea's sounds and the way it reflects the sky. The colours that shimmer across its surface are unbelievable. This, combined with the colour of the water over white sand, surprises me every time. ~ John Dyer
  • I love the sea. I grew up in the city, but whenever we had holidays, my parents would take us to the coast. There, I was always happy. ~ Andrea Hirata

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