immersed
Americanadjective
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plunged or sunk in or as if in a liquid.
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Biology. somewhat or wholly sunk in the surrounding parts, as an organ.
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Botany. growing under water.
adjective
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sunk or submerged
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(of plants) growing completely submerged in water
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(of a plant or animal organ) embedded in another organ or part
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involved deeply; engrossed
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The "GTA" saga's action-adventure titles set in a sprawling open world have immersed players in high-definition imaginary cities heavily inspired by American metropolises.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
Krieger further immersed himself in the online community of space-stock fanatics and last year he opened a position in AST.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
Kendra Smith-Howard, normally immersed in 20th-century environmental history, chose the 1500s.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
I personally don’t feel that there are many lifestyle subcultures that still exist, because you don’t have to get immersed in them to discover them anymore.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
Sometimes I get so immersed in my own company, if I unexpectedly run into someone I know, it’s a bit of a shock and takes me a while to adjust.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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