underneath — in or to a position below or lower than something else
Part of speech: PREPOSITION
Definition: in or to a position below or lower than something else
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
Example Sentences
- My boss looks tough, but underneath he's actually a big softie who cries at cat videos.
- She found her keys underneath a pile of pizza boxes from last week.
- The contract details are written in small print underneath the main text.
underneath
PREPOSITION[/ˌʌndərˈniːθ/]
in or to a position below or lower than something else
objects and spaces positioned below or lower than something else
Underneath she grins with gleaming teeth, discovering magic beneath!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Underneath originates from Middle English, formed by combining 'under' (meaning below) and 'neath' (meaning beneath). The element 'neath' derives from Old English 'neoðan', which carried the sense of being underneath or below.
Breakdown
under- (below, beneath) + -neath (from Old English neoðan, meaning beneath or underneath). The word combines two directional elements emphasizing position below or under something.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My boss looks tough, but underneath he's actually a big softie who cries at cat videos.”
“She found her keys underneath a pile of pizza boxes from last week.”
“The contract details are written in small print underneath the main text.”
“Please write your name underneath your signature.”
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