Synonyms for Submerged (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (beneath the surface of the water):
underwater, submersed
WordNet sense 2 (beneath the surface):
subsurface
WordNet sense 3 (growing or remaining under water):
subaqueous, subaquatic
WordNet sense 4 (operating or living or growing in water):
aquatic
WordNet sense 5 (under water; e.g. at the bottom of a body of water):
sunken
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