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underpin
verb
To support from below with props or masonry.
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 8
- Starts with
- U
- Ends with
- N
- Contains
- NDERPI
- Scrabble score
- 11
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
/ˌʌn.dəˈpɪn/ /ˈʌn.dɚˌpɪn/
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Meaning
Definitions
verb
To support from below with props or masonry.
“You should underpin the mine roof to prevent further collapse.”
To give support to; to corroborate.
“Public confidence in politicians must underpin our democracy.”
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Example Sentences
You should underpin the mine roof to prevent further collapse.
Public confidence in politicians must underpin our democracy.