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

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.