Definition Synonyms
Definition of underneath - Reverso English Dictionary
Preposition
1.
positionin a lower position directly below something
- The cat is hiding underneath the table.
2.
emotionused to express hidden feelings or qualities
- Underneath his calm exterior, he was very nervous.
Adverb
1.
positionon the underside or lower face
- The label is stuck underneath.
2.
lower positionin a lower position or place
- The cat hid underneath the table..
3.
emotionhidden feelings not shown in behavior
- Underneath, he was very nervous about the speech.
Adjective
positionsituated directly below something else
- The underneath layer was soaked with water..
Noun
1.
positionthe bottom part of something
- The underneath of the table was dusty.
2.
audioTECH. background sound during a programTECH.
- The news had a soft underneath playing.
Expressions with underneath
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to irritate or annoy someone persistently
His constant humming gets underneath my skin.
in a very quiet voice
She whispered the answer underneath her breath.
hidden or concealed from view or attention
The issue was kept underneath the carpet for years.
Origin of underneath
English, under (beneath) + neath (near)
Terms with underneath included in their meaning
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physical support
be supported by something underneath
underneath
under the top layer
text
having a line drawn underneath
general
covering that shields something underneath from damage or harmful influence
household
fixed piece of furniture holding a sink and often storage underneath
collapse
bend or collapse underneath
behavior
calmly on the surface but working hard underneath
biology
existing underneath the soil
false front
seeming genuine while masking what is actually underneath
food
dessert with crunchy topping and fruit underneath
air-cushion vehicle
vehicle that glides over a surface by blowing air underneath it
transportation
framework underneath a vehicle to support it
placement
lay something underneath another object
digging
dig underneath for destructive purposes
cuddling behavior
move underneath or press against for comfort
obstacle
get past an obstruction by going underneath
base layer
having a protective layer underneath
cutting
cut material from underneath to create an overhang
movement
move or pass underneath something
engineering
supporting structure underneath something like a vehicle or bridge
nail condition
nail separates from the skin underneath
lower position
positioned lower but not directly underneath
placement
positioned underneath
layers
layer that lies underneath another
Examples of underneath in a sentence
The dog likes to sleep underneath the bed. Underneath her smile, she felt a pang of sadness. He was tough on the outside, but underneath he was kind-hearted. The cat hid underneath. The keys were underneath the pile of papers. The keys were hidden underneath the couch.
The treasure was buried underneath the old oak tree. Underneath, she felt a surge of excitement. He was calm, but underneath, anxiety brewed. The underneath surface was rough to the touch. She found the underneath part of the table covered in gum. The underneath of the car was rusted. She cleaned the underneath of the sofa. The documentary had a haunting underneath that set the mood. During the interview, a cheerful underneath played softly.
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- French:sous, en dessous, ...
- German:unter, unten, ...
- Italian:sotto, dentro, ...
- Spanish:debajo de, debajo, ...
- Portuguese:debaixo de, por baixo, ...
- Chinese:在...下面, 下面, ...
- Japanese:下に, 下側に, ...
- Arabic:تَحْتَ, في الأَسْفَلِ, ...
- Hebrew:מִתַּחַת לְ, מִתַּחַת, ...
- Russian:под, снизу, ...
- Ukrainian:під, знизу, ...
- Hindi:नीचे, नीचे की ओर, ...
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