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- [ih-murs]
- /ɪˈmɜrs/
- /ɪˈmɜːs/
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- [ih-murs]
- /ɪˈmɜrs/
Definitions of immersing word
- verb with object immersing to plunge into or place under a liquid; dip; sink. 1
- verb with object immersing to involve deeply; absorb: She is totally immersed in her law practice. 1
- verb with object immersing to baptize by immersion. 1
- verb with object immersing to embed; bury. 1
- noun immersing Present participle of immerse. 1
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Origin of immersing
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Latin immersus, past participle of immergere; see immerge
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Parts of speech for Immersing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
immersing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
immersing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for immersing
adjective immersing
- sinking — to displace part of the volume of a supporting substance or object and become totally or partially submerged or enveloped; fall or descend into or below the surface or to the bottom (often followed by in or into): The battleship sank within two hours. His foot sank in the mud. Her head sinks into the pillows.
Top questions with immersing
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