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Underlie Definition & Meaning

underlie
verb
  1. be or form the base for
  2. lie underneath

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Frequently asked questions

What does underlie mean?
be or form the base for lie underneath
What part of speech is underlie?
Underlie is a verb.
How many definitions does underlie have?
Underlie has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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