Underneath

//ʌndɚˈniθ//

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Preposition

Noun

Adverb

Adverb

Adjective

The word "underneath" can be used as preposition, noun, adverb, adverb and adjective.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

get underneath someone's skin underneath one's breath

Derived From

Related Terms

background below beneath control face lower place power radio sound track under underside

Synonym Network

below beneath lower under

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