underwater U₁N₁D₂E₁R₁W₄A₁T₁E₁R₁

Adjective 4 meanings

1. Beneath the surface of the water; of or pertaining to the region beneath the water surface.

   “Watch out for underwater obstacles.”

2. Beneath the water line of a vessel.

   “When the ship was brought into dry dock, it was found that she had underwater damage.”

3. In difficulty, especially financially.

4. Having negative equity; owing more on an asset than its market value.

   “We've been underwater on our mortgage ever since the housing crash.”

Adverb 1 meaning

1. So as to go beneath the surface of the water.

   “Can you swim underwater?”

Noun 2 meanings

1. Underlying water or body of water, for example in an aquifer or the deep ocean.

2. A type of lure which lies beneath the water surface.

Verb 1 meaning

1. To water or irrigate insufficiently.

   “Care must be taken not to underwater houseplants in the summer.”

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