- pronunciation:
- uhn
d
r
waw
tr
- parts of speech:
- adjective, adverb
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
located, done, or made for use below the surface of a body of water.
Beavers build underwater homes.Submarines are built for underwater travel. |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition: |
below the water's surface.
The otter dived underwater. |
The word underwater
contains the following part:
under-
Old English
prefix
that means
below, not enough
Example words:
underclothes,
underdog,
underground,
underneath,
underpants,
underpass,
undersea,
undershirt,
understand,
undertake,
underwater,
underwear
- synonyms:
- sub-, hyp-, hypo-