underneath 1 of 3

as in beneath
in or to a lower place the ball rolled under the porch, so you'll have to crawl underneath to get it

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underneath

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adjective

underneath

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preposition

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Recent Examples of underneath
Adverb
Bone Heather or Heather Grey neutral tones have a muted yet confident affect, which allows for colors that are worn underneath to pop and sparkle. Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Attractive as the wrapper is, the hardware underneath is even more critical. Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
Preposition
By Ali Breland Charlie Kirk took his seat underneath a tent that said Prove me wrong. Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024 Darrell Sheriff, 41, was underneath the truck working on a hydraulic line when the tailgate opened and asphalt fell on him, Jackson Police Department said in a statement. CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for underneath 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underneath
Adverb
  • Its innovative design features a lift-top mechanism, transforming it into a convenient desk while providing ample storage space beneath.
    Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
  • In the evening, the resort's beach club restaurant is a must, offering a perfect view of the sunset while the waters lap onto the shore beneath.
    Rebekah Evans, The Week UK, theweek, 18 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Your walking form may also become altered while using an under desk treadmill.
    Renee Cherry, SELF, 10 Oct. 2024
  • State of play: EAT president and founder Chris Tsui inked a deal this week to open a Lucky AF in a corner unit of Dodson Development Group's under-construction building at 4701 Forest Hill Ave.
    Karri Peifer, Axios, 4 Oct. 2024
Preposition
  • The finalists, listed below, have a chance to win a $1 million grand prize.
    Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Target stock tanked 21% Wednesday, its worst day in more than two years, after third-quarter earnings and revenue fell below analyst expectations.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • And ultimately, the Supreme Court overruled those lower court rulings and did declare the embryos as children qualifying under the wrongful death statute.
    Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Lower gas demand amid increasing supply has led to lower pump prices.
    Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 19 June 2023
Preposition
  • The massive main compartment flays open completely near the back panel for easy packing and unpacking, with several other zippered access points for stuffing or pulling layers out on-the-go.
    The Editors, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
  • The mosquito has been found in locations in San Jose near Oak Hill Funeral Home and Memorial Park and also in Santa Clara, Gilroy and East San Jose.
    Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • The Live cohosts and real-life spouses got into a lively debate about comfort in one's nether regions on Tuesday's episode of the long-running talk show, as Consuelos sniffed out a Stump Mark contestant's story about riding a zip line in Tennessee using an uncomfortable set of safety belts.
    Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 30 July 2024
  • Other complaints have included small lettering and poor spacing for names; mismatching shades of grey between jerseys and pants, and transparent material showing off ballplayers’ nether regions.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2024
Preposition
  • Proper lighting can also prevent falls by illuminating uneven sidewalks or obstacles along the route.
    Sarah Darby, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Data architects have the power to direct answers along predictable routes while giving the LLM room to strategically diversify.
    Brian Platz, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024

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“Underneath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underneath. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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