underlie

Meanings

• verb

  Serve as the foundation or base for something.

  - "The theory underlies our understanding of the phenomenon."
  - "The economic crisis underlies the current political instability."

• verb

  Lie hidden or unseen below the surface.

  - "The danger underlies a calm exterior."
  - "There are deep emotions that underlie her actions."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌʌn.də(ɹ)ˈlaɪ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with underlie
underline , constrain , recline , malign

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Variants

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underlain , underlay , underlie , underlies , underlying

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Forms

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underlies, underlay, underlain

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Etymology

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Old English unlēgan, meaning 'to lie hidden, to lurk'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'underlie' is related to the word 'lurk', as both words have Old English roots.

2. Underlie is a homograph, which means it has the same spelling as another word but different meanings.

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Related Concepts

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1. foundation: Underlie refers to the foundation or base that supports something, similar to the concept of a foundation in construction.

2. basis: Underlie can also refer to the underlying cause or reason for something, which can be considered the basis of a situation.

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Culture

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Underlie has been used in various literary works, such as Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' and 'The Tempest'. In these works, it represents the hidden motivations or causes that drive the plot.

How to Memorize "underlie"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a strong foundation or base that supports something. Remember that underlie means to serve as this foundation or base.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'underlie' with the idea of a hidden foundation or cause.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'under lies' to help remember the meaning of underlie, as it emphasizes the idea of a hidden foundation or cause.

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