Submerged

/səbˈmɜrdʒd/

Meaning & Definition

verb
To cause to be under water or another liquid; to sink.
The old ship was submerged after the storm.
To put (something) out of sight; to suppress.
He tried to submerged his feelings of guilt.
adjective
Underwater or completely covered with a liquid.
The submerged rocks were not visible from the surface.
Hidden or concealed from view; overlooked.
Many submerged issues in the community were finally addressed during the meeting.

Etymology

Derived from Latin 'submergere', meaning 'to plunge under water'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

submerged in work
Overwhelmed by tasks and responsibilities.
submerged emotions
Feelings that are not expressed and are hidden or suppressed.

Related Words

submerge
To cause to be under water; to place under the surface.
emerge
To rise up or come out from a submerged or hidden state.

Slang Meanings

Totally engulfed or overwhelmed.
After that meeting, I felt submerged in tasks.
Drowning in pressure or stress.
I’m submerged right now with all these deadlines.