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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
Some trained their hoses on piles of smoking debris while others removed lumber and other burned wreckage to look for anyone trapped underneath. Jamie Stengle, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026 But a more complicated picture is emerging underneath. Manish Gupta, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Preposition
Maria Fernanda González Garcia, 25, and another construction worker, who wasn’t identified, were trapped underneath a structural column that suddenly fell while it was being erected, the Miami Police Department said. Sofia Saric june 2, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026 Storms in Kansas City typically come from the west, so the canopy is designed to ensure the people underneath it will stay dry. Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 1 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
  • In recent years, Henley has become a player who clearly enjoys difficult tests, and winning at Colonial with a score of just 12-under checks that box.
    Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
  • The best area for a bird bath is near, but not directly under, a low shrub or tree.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
Preposition
  • Multigenerational families love the Beach House, which has a primary villa with a dining table for 10 as well as a second standalone guesthouse tucked below the 40-foot infinity pool.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • Two forecasting centers - the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Colorado State University (CSU) - are forecasting below-normal activity for the 2026 season, primarily due to a rapidly developing strong El Nino.
    Cutter Martin, CBS News, 1 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
  • Gaza, West Bank violence Two Palestinians were killed and at least 10 injured when a group of people was struck near the port in Gaza City, according to Shifa Hospital, which received the casualties.
    Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
  • When a mysterious Signal begins pulsing out near Pluto, the world goes still, leaving the skies open for what is believed to be first contact with extraterrestrials.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 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
  • The Cubs, along with the rest of the division, are looking up at the Milwaukee Brewers.
    Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 28 May 2026
  • Michigan Humane took on a tricky animal rescue task after motorists reported seeing a cat along the Lodge Freeway in Metro Detroit.
    Paula Wethington, CBS News, 27 May 2026

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“Underneath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underneath. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.

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