1 un·der·neath
Pronounced:
/ˌʌndɚˈni:θ/
Function:
prepositionMeaning:
1 : below or beneath (something) : under ▪ He hid the envelope underneath his coat. ▪ She slipped a note underneath the door. ▪ The ball rolled underneath the car. ▪ He lives in the apartment underneath mine.
2 : on the bottom of (something) ▪ There was gum stuck underneath the table.
3 : hidden below (an outward appearance) ▪ Underneath her calm exterior was a nervous woman with a hot temper. ▪ They actually had a lot in common underneath their obvious differences. ▪ He might seem unkind, but underneath it all [=actually], he's a very caring person.
2 : on the bottom of (something) ▪ There was gum stuck underneath the table.
3 : hidden below (an outward appearance) ▪ Underneath her calm exterior was a nervous woman with a hot temper. ▪ They actually had a lot in common underneath their obvious differences. ▪ He might seem unkind, but underneath it all [=actually], he's a very caring person.