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underneath

The word “underneath” has 3 syllables: un-der-neath

It's pronounced as /ˌʌn.dɚˈniθ/

What is synonym and antonym for underneath?

In the thesaurus, “underneath” has 29 synonyms and 20 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for underneath along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for underneath

Antonyms for underneath

  • aloft
  • consummate
  • higher
  • highest
  • loftier
  • loftiest
  • maximal
  • maximized
  • maximum
  • overhead
  • peaked
  • supreme
  • top
  • topmost
  • up
  • upmost
  • upper
  • uppermost
  • utmost
  • uttermost

Meanings of underneath

  • noun
    1. The lower surface or part of something.
    2. A background radio sound track played during a specific announcement or program.
  • adjective
    1. Under, lower.
  • adverb
    1. Below; in a place beneath.
    2. On the underside or lower face.
  • preposition
    1. Under, below, beneath.
    2. Under the control or power of.

Example Sentences

  • The cat was hiding underneath the bed during the thunderstorm.
  • She found her lost bracelet underneath the couch cushions.
  • There’s a layer of dust underneath the old rug.
  • He wore a sweater underneath his coat to stay warm.
  • The message was written underneath the painting in tiny letters.

On this page you'll find 49 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to underneath, such as: across, aloft, along, alongside, below, beneath, beside.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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nearby

via

  • across
  • along
  • alongside
  • as a means
  • below
  • beneath
  • beyond
  • by
  • by dint of
  • by means of
  • by this route
  • by virtue of
  • by way of
  • in
  • in virtue of
  • near
  • nearby
  • on the way
  • outside
  • over
  • past
  • per
  • through
  • through the medium of
  • through this medium
  • throughout
  • under
  • underneath
  • with

declining

underbelly

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