underwater

adjective (underwater); adverb (underwater)

«underwater» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Underwater means below the surface of water, or done or used under water. tree →

In the lessons

Used in science and nature: underwater animals and plants, coral reefs, submarines. In swimming and safety: holding your breath underwater; goggles help you see underwater; never push others underwater. Phrases: "underwater camera", "swim underwater".

Examples

Fish breathe underwater using gills. tree →
She can swim underwater for ten seconds. tree →
We wore goggles to see underwater. tree →
Submarines travel underwater. tree →
An underwater camera took photos of the reef. tree →
Never hold someone underwater as a joke; it is dangerous. tree →

Note

Written as one word. Compare "under water" (two words) for "covered by water": the road was under water after the flood.

On Mova

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