underneath

[ˌʌndərˈniːθ]

underneath Definition

  • 1situated directly below (something else)
  • 2in a lower position than someone or something; covered by or hidden behind something
  • 3less important than something else that is being emphasized

Using underneath: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "underneath" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The keys were underneath the newspaper.

  • Example

    The cat was hiding underneath the bed.

  • Example

    The true meaning of the poem lay underneath the surface.

  • Example

    Underneath all the makeup, she was still the same person.

underneath Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with underneath

  • despite appearances or what has been said; at bottom

    Example

    Underneath it all, he was a kind and caring person.

  • hidden or not immediately apparent

    Example

    Underneath the surface, there was a lot of tension between the two groups.

  • deeply ingrained or inherent

    Example

    His love for music was underneath the skin, evident in everything he did.

Origins of underneath

from Old English 'underneothan'

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Summary: underneath in Brief

The word 'underneath' [ˌʌndərˈniːθ] refers to a position directly below something else, or a lower position than something or someone. It can also imply something less important than what is being emphasized. Examples include 'The keys were underneath the newspaper' and 'Underneath all the makeup, she was still the same person.' Phrases like 'underneath it all' and 'underneath the surface' denote hidden aspects or deeper meanings.

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