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immersed

American  
[ih-murst] / ɪˈmɜrst /

adjective

  1. plunged or sunk in or as if in a liquid.

  2. Biology. somewhat or wholly sunk in the surrounding parts, as an organ.

  3. Botany. growing under water.


immersed British  
/ ɪˈmɜːst /

adjective

  1. sunk or submerged

  2. (of plants) growing completely submerged in water

  3. (of a plant or animal organ) embedded in another organ or part

  4. involved deeply; engrossed

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of immersed

First recorded in 1660–70; immerse + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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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

“You want to be immersed in this experience, and then you’re immediately reminded that it’s all a cash grab,” documentary filmmaker Randy Wilkins said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 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

In London, the eclipse will begin at 03:33 BST and deepen until maximum eclipse at 05:12 BST, when around 90% of the Moon will be immersed in Earth's umbra, the darkest part of its shadow.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Seth could be a pest, but now that he had become immersed in his painting, she was starting to miss him.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

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