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Immersed Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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immersed

im-mersed

🇺🇸 /ˌɪˈmɝst/ · 🇬🇧 /ɪmˈɜːsd/

Definitions

Context #1 | Verb

in water or a liquid

To be completely submerged in a liquid, especially water.

Synonyms

dunk, plunge, submerge.

Examples of usage

  • She immersed herself in the hot bath to relax.
  • The sponge quickly absorbed the spilled milk, becoming immersed in it.
Context #2 | Verb

in an activity or subject

To involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or subject.

Synonyms

absorb, engage, engross.

Examples of usage

  • He immersed himself in learning the new language.
  • She was completely immersed in her work, forgetting about everything else.

Translations

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Quick facts about “immersed”

Immersed is a 2-syllable verb (im-mersed). It is pronounced /ˌɪˈmɝst/ in American English and /ɪmˈɜːsd/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 2 meanings, 6 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #9,213 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'immersed'

The word 'immersed' originates from the Latin word 'immersus', which is the past participle of 'immergere', meaning 'to dip or plunge into'. The term was first used in the early 17th century. Over time, its usage expanded to encompass not only physical submersion in liquids but also figurative immersion in activities or subjects.

See also: immersing, immersion.

Rhymes

Immersed rhymes with headfirst, first, worst, reversed, burst, dispersed, thirst and cursed.

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Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,213 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.