Underneath - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Underneath means directly below or beneath something, often hidden or covered. It can also refer to a lower position or layer, both physically and metaphorically. Example: The keys were underneath the book.
Definition:
Directly below or beneath something, often hidden or covered.
Synonyms:
beneath, below, under, underneath, underlying
Part of Speech:
preposition, adverb
Antonyms:
above, over
Common Collocations:
underneath the surface, underneath the bed, underneath the table
Derivatives:
underneathes (rare), underneathness (rare)
Usage Tips:
Use "underneath" to emphasize being directly below or concealed by something else.
Common Phrases:
from underneath, right underneath, buried underneath
Etymology:
Derived from Old English "underneoþan," combining "under" and "neoþan" (below).
Examples:
- 1. The cat hid underneath the blanket.
- 2. She found her keys underneath the couch.
- 3. The treasure was buried underneath the old oak tree.
- 4. He wore a warm sweater underneath his coat.