underneath [ un·der·neath ]
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1. Situated directly below (something else)
Most laminate flooring requires a separate layer underneath it.
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2. So as to be concealed by (something else)
A silken blue cloth covered the old wooden table underneath.
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3. Partly or wholly concealed by (a garment)
He had a dark jacket on with several layers of clothing underneath.
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1. Situated directly below something else.
a crane lifted slabs of concrete to rescue people trapped underneath
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2. So as to be concealed by something else.
she seemed to have no emotions, but in fact she was very sensitive underneath
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3. Partly or wholly concealed by a garment.
he was wearing a brown jacket with a white T-shirt underneath
Noun
1. The part or side of something facing towards the ground; the underside.
If you need someone to come and rebuild the underneath of your house, again, he's the guy do it.
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Origin
1. Old English underneothan; compare with beneath.

