UNDERNEATH Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

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adverb

Definition of underneath

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

as in under

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Recent Examples of underneath

Adverb

In the renderings, the two pavilion structures sit on a thin concrete plane and are elevated, allowing for pedestrian passage in the courtyard underneath and preventing the incursion of floodwaters into exhibitions spaces. — News Desk, Artforum, 22 Oct. 2026 The sky lounge’s roof mimics a car’s cockpit, with a lounge and a Jacuzzi settled underneath. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026

Preposition

This chicken shines with rice tucked underneath, which catches every saucy streak. — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Nov. 2026 The Moon meets retrograde Mercury, encouraging a review of the feelings underneath practical choices. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for underneath

Recent Examples of Synonyms for underneath

Adverb

Africa was a different case altogether—hemmed in by mountain belts at the time, its erosion and sediment were shaped by the mountains rather than by the mantle beneath.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026
Under cathodic polarization, those oxides were reduced, exposing the metallic alloy beneath.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of beneath

Adjective

Cue the Instagram infographics on how to develop analog hobbies; viral videos of young people simply socializing without their phones, digital detox camps, and the under 13 social media bans.

— Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Seattle has the best passing defense, so the under makes a ton of sense as well.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of under

Preposition

The hotel is already a below-the-radar hit in Japan’s creative scene, with guests ranging from household name artists to fashion industry insiders.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
In 1994, Defense Secretary Les Aspin rescinded the risk rule policy but kept in place the exclusion that barred women from serving in direct ground combat units below the brigade level.

— James LaPorta, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of below

Adjective

Despite those lower court rulings, the practice has continued nationally, said Gregory Chen, the senior director of government relations for the Immigration Lawyers Association.

— Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 3 Sep. 2025
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

Definition of lower

Preposition

After a heated debate, the State Water Resources Control Board voted unanimously late Wednesday to approve the water right permit for the reservoir near the community of Maxwell.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
On the contrary, the seaMSR-100 operates near atmospheric pressure at temperatures between 600°C (1,112°F) and 700°C (1,292°F).

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of near

Preposition

After a dark and stormy Halloween night with showers that continued into Sunday, Southern California can expect clear skies this week as well as hotter temperatures, particularly along the beleaguered coastline.

— Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Winter along the California coast means Dungeness crab season.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026

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