Underwater
Pronunciation: /ˈʌndərˌwɔːtər/
Underwater (adjective)
- Located or happening beneath the surface of water.
- Describing a situation where something is worth less than what is owed on it.
Examples
- The underwater plants swayed gently with the current.
- Underwater caves can be home to unique marine life.
Common collocations: underwater camera, underwater exploration, underwater mortgage, underwater investment, swim underwater
Underwater (adverb)
- In or to a place below the surface of water.
Examples
- The diver swam underwater for several minutes.
- Fish darted quickly underwater to avoid predators.