Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
underneath
Preposition / Adverb
ˌʌndərˈniːθ
Definition
In a lower position than something else; directly below.
Examples
- The cat hid underneath the table during the storm.
- He placed the book underneath the stack of papers.
- She found a note stuck underneath the couch.
Meaning
The term ‘underneath’ refers to the position or location of something that is situated on the bottom or lower side of another object or layer.
Synonyms
- below
- beneath
- under
