Underwater Meaning in English
word
/ˈəndɝˌwɔtɝ/
UHN-dur-waw-dur
/ˌʌndəwˈɔːtɐ/
un-duh-WAW-tuh
Definition
Underwater means below the surface of water or happening there. It can describe a place, an action, or something designed to be used in water.
Usage & Nuances
Often used as both an adjective and an adverb: 'underwater camera' and 'swim underwater.' Common with 'underwater world,' 'underwater photo,' and 'underwater breathing.' In finance, 'underwater' can also mean owing more than something is worth.
Spanish: bajo el agua - submarino/aPortuguese (BR): debaixo d'água - submersoPortuguese (PT): debaixo de água - submersoChinese (Simplified): 在水下 - 水下的Chinese (Traditional): 在水下 - 水下的Hindi: पानी के नीचे - जलमग्नArabic: تحت الماء - مغمورBengali: জলের নিচে - পানির নিচেRussian: подводный - под водойJapanese: 水中 - 水中のVietnamese: dưới nướcKorean: 수중 - 물속Turkish: su altı - suyun altındaUrdu: زیرِ آبIndonesian: bawah air - di bawah air
Example Sentences
The fish can stay underwater for a long time.
basic
We saw beautiful plants underwater.
basic
She bought an underwater camera for the trip.
basic
I can open my eyes underwater, but I hate the feeling.
natural
The movie has some amazing underwater scenes.
natural
After the storm, part of the road was underwater.
natural