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!
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The keys were underneath the newspaper.
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The cat was hiding underneath the bed.
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The true meaning of the poem lay underneath the surface.
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Underneath all the makeup, she was still the same person.
underneath Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with underneath
despite appearances or what has been said; at bottom
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Underneath it all, he was a kind and caring person.
hidden or not immediately apparent
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Underneath the surface, there was a lot of tension between the two groups.
deeply ingrained or inherent
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His love for music was underneath the skin, evident in everything he did.
Origins of underneath
from Old English 'underneothan'
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.
