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underneath

adverb

On the lower or downward side; on the underside of

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
U
Ends with
H
Contains
ND
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ʌndəˈniθ

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adverb

  1. On the lower or downward side; on the underside of

    “A chest of drawers all scratched underneath”

adverb

  1. Under or below an object or a surface; at a lower place or level; directly beneath

    “We could see the original painting underneath”

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Example Sentences

A chest of drawers all scratched underneath
We could see the original painting underneath
A house with a good foundation underneath

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