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immersed [ɪˈmɜːst] adj
1. sunk or submerged 2. (of plants) growing completely submerged in water 3. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) (of a plant or animal organ) embedded in another organ or part 4. involved deeply; engrossed ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms immersed adjective engrossed, involved, absorbed, deep, busy, occupied, taken up, buried, consumed, wrapped up, bound up, rapt, spellbound, mesmerized, in a brown study He's really becoming immersed in his work. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Its area measures 6,032 feet; and its contents about 1,500 cubic yards; that is to say, when completely immersed it displaces 50,000 feet of water, or weighs 1,500 tons. How wonderful is it then --except after explanation --that this great monster, to whom corporeal warmth is as indispensable as it is to man; how wonderful that he should be found at home, immersed to his lips for life in those Arctic waters Pierre remained gloomily silent, answering in monosyllables and apparently immersed in his own thoughts. |
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