immersed

[ɪˈmɜːst]

immersed Definition

• 1. completely involved in something
• 2. covered completely with a liquid

Using immersed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "immersed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She was so immersed in her book that she didn't hear me come in.

• Example

  The city was immersed in fog.

• Example

  The children were immersed in the pool.

immersed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for immersed

• engrossed
• absorbed
• involved
• submerged
• drenched

Antonyms for immersed

• disinterested
• uninvolved

Phrases with immersed

• be immersed in something

  to be completely involved or absorbed in something

  Example

  He was so immersed in his work that he didn't notice the time.

• immersed in water

  completely covered with water

  Example

  The boat was almost completely immersed in water.

• immersed in culture

  completely involved in learning about or experiencing a particular culture

  Example

  During her trip to Japan, she was completely immersed in the country's culture.

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Summary: immersed in Brief

The term 'immersed' [ɪˈmɜːst] refers to being completely involved in something or covered completely with a liquid. It can describe someone who is deeply engrossed in a task or activity, as in 'She was so immersed in her book that she didn't hear me come in.' It can also refer to something that is completely covered with a liquid, as in 'The city was immersed in fog.'