Submerged (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Beneath the surface of the water; "submerged rocks".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The old ship lay submerged in the dark, icy waters of the ocean for decades before its discovery.
- As the tide came in, the coastal path became submerged under several feet of water, making it impassable.
- The scuba diver had to navigate carefully to avoid collision with the submerged rocks that lined the seafloor.
- A submerged log floated just below the surface of the lake, invisible to the naked eye but a potential hazard for boats.
- The marine biologist spent hours studying the submerged coral reef, marveling at the incredible array of marine life that called it home.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Growing or remaining under water; "viewing subaqueous fauna from a glass-bottomed boat"; "submerged leaves".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The coral reef was home to a wide variety of submerged plants and animals that were perfectly adapted to life underwater.
- As the river overflowed its banks, the nearby buildings became submerged in the swirling floodwaters.
- The submerged leaves of the aquatic plants provided a hiding place for the small fish to escape from predators.
- Divers were able to explore the submerged wreckage of the old ship and discover its hidden treasures.
- The submerged roots of the mangrove tree helped to stabilize the soil and prevent erosion along the shoreline.