underwater
/ˌʌndərˈwɔtər/
adjective
- Located, happening, or used beneath the surface of water.
- Underwater welding is a dangerous but well-paid job.
- They explored an underwater cave system off the coast.
- The underwater camera captured amazing footage of coral reefs.
- Having a mortgage or loan that is worth more than the current value of the property or asset.
- He sold his car at a loss because he was underwater on the loan.
- After the housing market crash, many homeowners were underwater on their mortgages.
- Being underwater on a loan means you owe more than the item is worth.
Synonyms
adverb
- Beneath the surface of water.
- The divers went underwater to inspect the ship's hull.
- The submarine can travel underwater for months.
- She held her breath and stayed underwater for over a minute.
noun
- The area or state beneath the surface of water.
- The underwater is home to countless species we rarely see.
- Exploring the underwater requires special training and equipment.
- He prefers the quiet of the underwater to the noise above.