underneath
[ʌndəˈniθ]
[ʌndɚˈnið]
Underneath is something that is below or lower than another thing.
When you're walking in the park and it starts raining, you might grab your jacket to put underneath your shirt so you can stay dry. It's a word we often use when describing a location, like where something is situated, but also for things like clothes or other objects that go on top of something else.
How common is "underneath"?
Word underneath is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions
noun
The lower surface or part of something.
Example: The underneath of the aircraft was painted blue.
adjective
Under, lower.
Example: You can have the underneath bunk.
adverb
Below; in a place beneath.
preposition
Under, below, beneath.
Example: Underneath the water, all was calm.
Real examples of "underneath" in context
