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Synonyms of underwater
living, lying, or occurring below the surface of the water
- underwater plants don't require as much light to grow as surface plants
- a vessel designed for underwater exploration
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“Underwater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underwater. Accessed 1 Jul. 2022.
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The first known use of underwater was in 1627
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