underneath

[ˌʌndərˈniːθ]

underneath Definition

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

Synonyms for underneath

• beneath
• below
• under
• lower than
• covered by

Antonyms for underneath

• above
• over
• on top of

Phrases with underneath

• underneath it all

  despite appearances or what has been said; at bottom

  Example

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

• underneath the surface

  hidden or not immediately apparent

  Example

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

• underneath the skin

  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.