Submersed (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Beneath the surface of the water; "submerged rocks".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The sunken ship had been submersed in the dark, icy waters of the ocean for decades, its exact location unknown.
- As the tide came in, the beach was submersed under several feet of churning seawater, making it difficult to walk.
- The coral reef was submersed in the crystal-clear waters of the tropical paradise, teeming with exotic marine life.
- After the flood, the entire town was submersed in murky waters, with residents forced to evacuate to higher ground.
- The submersed ruins of the ancient city lay hidden beneath the waves, waiting to be discovered by intrepid underwater archaeologists.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Growing or remaining under water; "viewing subaqueous fauna from a glass-bottomed boat"; "submerged leaves".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The submersed plants in the aquarium were thriving with proper care and maintenance of water quality.
- The scuba divers explored the underwater world, marveling at the submersed coral reefs teeming with marine life.
- Submersed leaves of the water lily plant provide shelter for small fish and other aquatic creatures.
- The submersed roots of the mangrove tree help to stabilize the soil and prevent erosion in the coastal area.
- In the submersed environment of the lake, the aquatic plants and animals coexisted in a delicate balance of nature.