Underside: meaning, definitions and examples

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underside

[ ˈʌndərsaɪd ]

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bottom

The underside is the lower side or bottom of an object, typically not visible when the object is upright.

Synonyms

bottom, lower side, undersurface

Examples of usage

He examined the underside of the car to check for any damage.
The underside of the table was covered in dust.

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belly

The underside can also refer to the lower part of an animal's body, especially the belly or abdomen.

Synonyms

abdomen, belly, ventral side

Examples of usage

The cat's underside was soft and warm.
The bird's underside was a different color than its back.

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underskirt

In clothing, an underside can be a garment worn under a skirt, such as a petticoat.

Synonyms

petticoat, underdress, undergarment

Examples of usage

She wore an underskirt to add volume to her dress.
The underskirt peeked out from under her skirt.

Translations

Translations of the word "underside" in other languages:

🇵🇹 parte inferior

🇮🇳 नीचे का हिस्सा

🇩🇪 Unterseite

🇮🇩 bagian bawah

🇺🇦 нижня частина

🇵🇱 spód

🇯🇵 下側

🇫🇷 dessous

🇪🇸 parte inferior

🇹🇷 alt kısım

🇰🇷 아래쪽

🇸🇦 الجانب السفلي

🇨🇿 spodní strana

🇸🇰 spodná strana

🇨🇳 底面

🇸🇮 spodnja stran

🇮🇸 neðri hluti

🇰🇿 төменгі жағы

🇬🇪 ქვედა მხარე

🇦🇿 aşağı tərəf

🇲🇽 parte inferior

Word origin

The word 'underside' originated in the mid-19th century, formed by combining 'under' and 'side'. It has been used to describe the lower part of objects and animals, as well as in the context of clothing. The term has since become widely accepted in the English language.