immerse — to put something or someone completely under the surface of a liquid
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to put something or someone completely under the surface of a liquid
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈmɜːrs/
Korean meaning: (액체에) 완전히 담그다, 잠기게 하다
Korean pronunciation: 이-머스 (강세: 머스)
Example Sentences
- My mom immersed the burnt pot in soapy water, hoping it would magically clean itself.
- She decided to immerse herself in Korean dramas and accidentally learned the language.
- To learn English effectively, you should immerse yourself in English-speaking environments.
immerse
VERB//ɪˈmɜːrs//
to put something or someone completely under the surface of a liquid
Completely submerging object in liquid
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Origin
From Latin 'immergere', composed of the prefix 'in-' (in) and 'mergere' (to dip or plunge). The word entered English in the late 16th century with its literal meaning of placing something beneath a liquid surface.
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“My mom immersed the burnt pot in soapy water, hoping it would magically clean itself.”
“She decided to immerse herself in Korean dramas and accidentally learned the language.”
“To learn English effectively, you should immerse yourself in English-speaking environments.”
“The chef immersed the pasta in boiling water for exactly 8 minutes.”
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