nether

Meanings

• A region below the earth's surface, often used figuratively to refer to a lower or inferior position.

  - "The underdog team rose to the top, overcoming their nether position."
  - "Despite his nether class background, he went on to become a renowned scientist."

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Pronunciation

1. /nɛð.ɚ/
   
   
   
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2. /nɛð.ɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

subsurface , subterranean , bottom , lower

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nether
below , beneath , belowground , deeper , nethermost , subterranean , underworld

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Homophones

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1. nether as in lower position vs nether as in a type of fabric
   

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Variants

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nether , nether parts , nether parts/regions , nether regions

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Forms

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The nether region can also refer to specific forms or areas, such as the nether regions of the human body or the nether regions of a country or region.

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Etymology

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Old English nethor, from nēd need + thor throat.

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Related Concepts

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1. Underworld: A region or place of the dead or the dark and unknown, often depicted as being located below the earth's surface.

2. Netherworld: A region or place of the dead or the dark and unknown, often depicted as being located below the earth's surface. The term netherworld is often used interchangeably with the term underworld.

3. Hades: The Greek god of the underworld and the dead. Hades was often depicted as a ruler of the underworld, presiding over the judgement of the dead and determining their fate. The term hades is often used interchangeably with the term underworld.

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Culture

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In various cultures, the nether region is believed to be a place of the dead or a place of darkness and mystery. In some African and Asian cultures, the nether region is believed to be a place of rejuvenation and rebirth.

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