submerse
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /səbˈmɜːrs/
KK: /səbˈmɜrs/
adjective
Definition
Relating to a plant that grows completely underwater.
Example
The submerse plants provide habitat for various aquatic species.
Conversation
Have you ever seen a submerse plant in an aquarium?
Yeah, they look so interesting growing underwater!
I wish I could have a submerse garden in my backyard.
That would be amazing, especially with all the fish swimming around!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
aquatic
underwater
marine
Antonyms
terrestrial
dry
emergent
transitive verb
Definition
To put something completely under the surface of a liquid.
Example
The diver decided to submerse himself in the clear blue water.
Tense Forms
Past: submersed
Past Participle: submersed
Conversation
Have you ever thought about how it feels to submerse yourself in a new hobby?
Yeah, I think it can be really exciting to dive deep into something new.
Exactly! I want to submerse myself in painting this summer.
Root Explanation
Submerse → It is formed from "sub-" (meaning under) and "mergere" (meaning to plunge or immerse). The word describes the action of plunging something under the surface of a liquid.
Memory Tip
Think of something being 'plunged under' ('sub-') the surface of water ('mergere'). This helps you remember that 'submerse' means to immerse something under.
Visually Confused Words
subverse
suberose
subversed