underneath
Translation
underneath, below, beneath
Examples
The cat is hiding underneath the table.
The cat is hiding underneath the table.
He wore a t-shirt underneath.
He wore a t-shirt underneath.
Underneath, she was very nervous.
Underneath, she was very nervous.
Grammar Patterns
underneath ((sth.)) below or at a lower level than (sth.) The keys are underneath the newspaper.
((adverb)) on the lower side or surface He wore a sweater with a shirt underneath.
Similar Words
Synonyms: under, below, beneath; Antonyms: on, over, above
Etymology
From Old English 'under' + 'neoðan' (beneath). It's a stronger or more emphatic version of 'under'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a combination of 'under' and 'beneath'. It often implies being covered or hidden.