underneath

Meanings

• noun

  The area or side that is below and closer to the ground; the lower surface or part; base.

  - "The underneath surface of the table was dusty."
  - "The flowers bloomed beneath the tree."
  - "The underneath part of the car needed repair."

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Pronunciation

1. /ʌndəˈniθ/
   
   
   
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2. /ʌndɚˈnið/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with underneath
below , beneath , beside , beside , belowde , debeneath , subbelow , underbelly , undermine , underneath , underneath , underneath

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Homophones

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1. underneath (en) : The area or side that is below and closer to the ground; the lower surface or part; base.
   

2. underneath (en) : Below in rank or importance; subordinate.
   

3. underneath (en) : Beneath the surface; hidden; concealed.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of underneath that leads to same result
underneath , underneath it all , the underneath

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Etymology

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Old English unner-eth, from unner 'under' + eth 'place'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'underneath' comes from Old English unner-eth, which means 'under place'.

2. The underneath part of a car is often referred to as the undercarriage.

3. The term 'underneath' is used in the field of geology to describe the layers of rock beneath the Earth's surface.

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Related Concepts

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1. below: A term synonymous with 'underneath' and refers to a position or location that is lower than another.

2. subterranean: Relating to or living in the earth, especially in the ground or caves. 'Underneath' can be considered a type of subterranean environment.

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Culture

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In literature, 'underneath' has been used to describe various hidden or concealed aspects, such as hidden emotions or motivations. In art, it can refer to the use of negative space or the hidden meaning in a work. In music, it can refer to the underlying harmony or rhythm.

How to Memorize "underneath"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a table with its underneath surface.
   - Imagine a flower blooming beneath a tree.
   - Think of the underneath part of a car.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'underneath' with the lower surface or part of something.
   - Link it to hidden or concealed aspects.
   - Connect it to subterranean environments.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Underneath the Table' to remember its meaning.
   - Create a mental image of a flower blooming beneath a tree.
   - Imagine the underneath part of a car needing repair.

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