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adverb

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

as in under

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underneath

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preposition

as in below

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Recent Examples of underneath
Adverb
It’s made from breathable organic cotton, and the relaxed fit allows layers to fit nicely underneath when the weather is cooler. — Natalie Labarbera, InStyle, 25 July 2026 Then look past worn upholstery or an outdated finish to the structure underneath. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
Preposition
And there was Nacua, gliding underneath the pass and taking it to the end zone to a roar of cheers. — Nate Atkins, New York Times, 30 July 2026 Yet underneath that visible continuity, the old arrangement is carrying more than it was built to carry. — Frank Diana, Time, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for underneath
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underneath
  1. beneath
  2. under
  3. below
  4. lower
  5. near
  6. nether
  7. along
Adverb
  • On April 11, the appeals court sent the case back to Judge Leon to clarify whether the military complex beneath was subject to his order, allowing construction to continue in the interim.
    — Simon Ducroquet, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • But my favorite might be the slaw dog, with coleslaw cooling and sweetening the slightly spicy chili beneath.
    — USA TODAY Network, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Definition of beneath
Adjective
  • The under-construction pipeline has been cut roughly in half from its early-2023 peak.
    — Brad Hunter, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Equipping your bathroom with proper storage receptacles such as under-sink bins, standing drawer organizers, and sizable medicine cabinets will make stashing away everything from perfume to lip gloss a bit simpler.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 25 July 2026
Definition of under
Preposition
  • As a share of total equity market capitalization, these balances remain below prior cyclical peaks, but the pace of increase over the past two years is notable.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 29 July 2026
  • Payscale estimates the cost of living in Leesburg to be 22 percent below the national average.
    — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 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
  • This is also the main timeframe when prolonged rain may pose isolated flooding risks near the state line.
    — Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • There was a long, confused silence from developers Tuesday night when the Eagle City Council members voted, 3-2, to reject a 43-home subdivision near Eagle Island State Park.
    — Noah Daly August 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of near
Adjective
  • In fact, many of his customers come from these nether regions.
    — Robert Klose, Christian Science Monitor, 24 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Definition of nether
Preposition
  • The chic outdoor patio is a unique and open space along the charming Wythe Avenue.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Breaking waves will reach up to 10 feet along some south and southwest facing beaches and break points.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of along

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