First Known Use: before 12th century
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1underneath
preposition un·der·neath \ˌən-dər-ˈnēth\
: below or beneath (something)
: on the bottom of (something)
: hidden below (an outward appearance)
Full Definition of UNDERNEATH
1
a : directly beneath <write the date underneath the address> b : close under especially so as to be hidden <treachery lying underneath a mask of friendliness> <wore a swimsuit underneath his slacks>
2
: under subjection to
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Origin of UNDERNEATH
Middle English undernethe, preposition & adverb, from Old English underneothan, from under + neothan below — more at beneath
Rhymes with UNDERNEATH
2underneath
adverb
: below or beneath
: on the lower side
Full Definition of UNDERNEATH
2
: on the lower side
— underneath adjective
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First Known Use of UNDERNEATH
before 12th century
UNDERNEATH Defined for Kids
1underneath
preposition un·der·neath \ˌən-dər-ˈnēth\
Definition of UNDERNEATH for Kids
: directly under <We wore our bathing suits underneath our clothes.>
2underneath
adverb
Definition of UNDERNEATH for Kids
1
: below a surface or object : beneath <She lifted the log and found ants crawling underneath.>
2
: on the lower side <The pot was scorched underneath.>
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