Underneath: meaning, definitions and examples

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underneath

[ ˌʌndərˈniːθ ]

^{Context #1}

location

In or to a place below or lower than something else.

Synonyms

below, beneath, under

Examples of usage

The cat hid underneath the bed.
She found her keys underneath a pile of papers.

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position

Directly below or in a lower position than something else.

Synonyms

below, beneath, under

Examples of usage

The treasure was buried underneath the old oak tree.
The river flows underneath the bridge.

Translations

Translations of the word "underneath" in other languages:

🇵🇹 por baixo

🇮🇳 नीचे

🇩🇪 unter

🇮🇩 di bawah

🇺🇦 під

🇵🇱 pod

🇯🇵 下に

🇫🇷 en dessous

🇪🇸 debajo

🇹🇷 altında

🇰🇷 아래에

🇸🇦 تحت

🇨🇿 pod

🇸🇰 pod

🇨🇳 在...下面

🇸🇮 pod

🇮🇸 undir

🇰🇿 астында

🇬🇪 ქვეშ

🇦🇿 altında

🇲🇽 debajo

Word origin

The word 'underneath' originated from Middle English 'undernethe', which is a combination of 'under' and 'neathe', meaning 'below'. The word has been used in English since the 13th century to describe a position lower than something else. Over time, it has evolved to be commonly used in both spoken and written English to indicate a location below or lower than another object.