underneath

//ˌʌndərˈniːθ//
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Preposition

1

Directly below or at a lower level than something.

The cat is sleeping underneath the table.

2

Hidden or concealed by something on the surface.

She found the key underneath the doormat.

Adverb

underneathCanonical form
1

In or to a position below or under something.

The cat is hiding underneath.

2

On the lower side or surface.

The box looked fine on top, but it was damaged underneath.

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Noun

1

The lower part or underside of something.

The underneath of the car was covered in mud.

Adjective

underneathCanonical form
1

Situated on the lower side or below.

The underneath surface of the table was dusty.