underwater

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Below the surface of the water.

   Watch out for the underwater rocks near the shore.

2. 2
   adv

   Below the surface of the water.

   Can you swim underwater?

3. 3
   adj

   Owing more money on a loan than the asset is now worth.

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

From under (preposition) + water.

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