Immersed Meaning in English
word · lemma: immerse
Definition
Being completely covered by a liquid, or being deeply involved or absorbed in an activity, thought, or environment.
Usage & Nuances
Often used figuratively: 'immersed in work', 'immersed in thought'. Common for describing full engagement, less common for literal liquids. Formal to neutral register. Don't confuse with 'submerged' (almost always literal, for things under water).
Example Sentences
He was immersed in the water during his swimming lesson.
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She is always immersed in her books.
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The player was so immersed in the game that he forgot to eat.
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I'm so immersed in this project that I lose track of time.
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She gets completely immersed in conversations and doesn’t notice what’s happening around her.
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After a few months living abroad, he was fully immersed in the local culture.
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