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underneath

/ʌndəˈniθ/

noun

Meaning

  • The lower surface or part of something.

    "The underneath of the aircraft was painted blue."

  • A background radio sound track played during a specific announcement or program.

adjective

Meaning

  • Under, lower.

    "You can have the underneath bunk."

adverb

Meaning

  • Below; in a place beneath.

  • On the underside or lower face.

preposition

Meaning

  • Under, below, beneath.

    "Underneath the water, all was calm."

  • Under the control or power of.

    "There was little freedom underneath the jackboot."