underneath
preposition, adverb/ˌʌndəˈniːθ/
/ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
- under or below something else, especially when it is hidden or covered by the thing on top
- The coin rolled underneath the piano.
- This jacket's too big, even with a sweater underneath.
- used to talk about somebody’s real feelings or character, as opposed to the way they seem to be
- Underneath her cool exterior she was really very frightened.
- He seems bad-tempered, but he's very soft-hearted underneath.
Word OriginOld English underneothan; compare with beneath.
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