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underneath Definition and Meaning in English (underneath definition)

adverb
Synonyms:belowbeneathunder
Quick Answer • Definition

Underneath definition: In a lower position or level; directly below something else.

Definitions of Underneath

  1. 1adverb

    In a lower position or level; directly below something else.

  2. 2preposition

    Situated directly below or covered by something else, indicating position.

Example Sentences

“The cat was hiding underneath the bed.”

“He found an old letter underneath a pile of books.”

“There's a secret compartment underneath the floorboards.”

Synonyms

Antonyms

aboveoveron top

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adverbunder

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

underneath it allexpression

Despite appearances; in reality or fundamentally.

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Underneath definition: In a lower position or level; directly below something else.
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'Underneath' translates to 'underneath' in English. Underneath definition: In a lower position or level; directly below something else.
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