underwater

/əndərˈwɑɾər/
/əndəˈwɔtə/
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Definitions of underwater
  1. adjective
    beneath the surface of the water
    synonyms: submerged, submersed
    subsurface
    beneath the surface
  2. adjective
    growing, living, or remaining under water
    synonyms: subaquatic, subaqueous, submerged, submersed
    aquatic
    operating or living or growing in water
Pronunciation
US
/əndərˈwɑɾər/
UK
/əndəˈwɔtə/
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