What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
immersed
Example
She was so immersed in her book that she didn't even hear me come in. [immersed: adjective]
Example
The artist was completely immersed in her work, losing track of time. [immersed: verb]
submerged
Example
The ship was submerged beneath the waves, making it difficult to locate. [submerged: adjective]
Example
He felt like he was submerged in sadness after his breakup. [submerged: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Immersed is more commonly used in everyday language than submerged, which is more commonly used in technical or scientific contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between immersed and submerged?
Both immersed and submerged are formal words, but submerged is more commonly used in technical or scientific contexts, making it slightly more formal in those situations.
