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Definition of underneathnext
as in beneath
in or to a lower place the ball rolled under the porch, so you'll have to crawl underneath to get it

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underneath

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adjective

underneath

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preposition

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Recent Examples of underneath
Adverb
It’ll eventually be pushed out by a new follicle underneath in the telogen phase, and the process repeats itself. Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 17 June 2026 The fact that Claridge’s dug deep into the grounds underneath to construct a 7,000-square-foot spa and wellness area showed how invested the hotel is in this topic. Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
Preposition
Shake Shack, the popular fast food joint, opened up underneath the Martin earlier this month, with lines stretching down the street, Rupert said. Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 23 June 2026 Ortega went topless underneath her raw-hem jacket, save for an ivory lace-up collar. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for underneath
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underneath
Adverb
  • Tilling soil at the same depth every year can cause the soil beneath to become compacted.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
  • The result is a 4,500-sq-ft (418-sq-m) dwelling that appears to float above the landscape, allowing the terrain and water to flow uninterrupted beneath.
    Stefan Ionescu May 20, New Atlas, 20 May 2026
Adjective
  • Clark closed with a 3-over 73 and finished at 4-under, one shot clear of Sam Burns.
    Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
  • If there are two goals or fewer, the under wins.
    Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Preposition
  • Traffic through the strait is steadily increasing, according to MarineTraffic data, but is still well below pre-war levels.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
  • If the beauty brand has a storefront, it will be displayed above or below the product title.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 22 June 2026
Adjective
  • And ultimately, the Supreme Court overruled those lower court rulings and did declare the embryos as children qualifying under the wrongful death statute.
    Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Lower gas demand amid increasing supply has led to lower pump prices.
    Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 19 June 2023
Preposition
  • Across the West, extreme heat, drought and gusty winds are driving new wildfires, including a 300-acre blaze near Sedona and several others in Utah, stretching crews and triggering evacuations.
    Valerie Gonzalez, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
  • Torrential rain also brought visibility to near zero with these storms.
    Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
Adjective
  • In the first episode back, Cranston stands completely nude as Kaczmarek’s Lois shaves his back and nether regions.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Deep in the nether regions of our power ratings, these two underdogs are separated by fewer than 2 points per 100 possessions in basic strength.
    Jordan Brenner, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Preposition
  • More than 10,000 officers will be assigned for the ticker-tape victory parade Thursday, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said, as authorities brace for potentially record-setting crowds along the parade’s route, held on a stretch of Broadway Street known as the Canyon of Heroes.
    Mark Morales, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
  • The other was the rescue of two women who cliffed out on the famous Via Ferrata in Telluride where there are cables and handholds along with iron rungs.
    Alan Gionet, CBS News, 18 June 2026

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“Underneath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underneath. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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