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Underneath Preposition Bre ˌʌndəˈniːθ ˌʌndərˈniːθ Coin Rolled Piano

Word underneath
WordType (preposition)
Phonetic BrE / ˌʌndəˈniːθ / NAmE / ˌʌndərˈniːθ /
Example
  • the coin rolled underneath the piano.
  • this jacket's too big, even with a sweater underneath.
  • underneath her cool exterior she was really very frightened.
  • he seems bad-tempered, but he's very soft-hearted underneath.
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underneath

(preposition)BrE / ˌʌndəˈniːθ / NAmE / ˌʌndərˈniːθ /
  1. under or below something else, especially when it is hidden or covered by the thing on top
    • The coin rolled underneath the piano.
    • This jacket's too big, even with a sweater underneath.
  2. used to talk about somebody’s real feelings or character, as opposed to the way they seem to be
    • Underneath her cool exterior she was really very frightened.
    • He seems bad-tempered, but he's very soft-hearted underneath.

    Word Origin

    • Old English underneothan; compare with beneath.
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