Underneath Definition & Meaning

underneath
adverb
  1. on the lower or downward side; on the underside of; "a chest of drawers all scratched underneath"
  2. under or below an object or a surface; at a lower place or level; directly beneath; "we could see the original painting underneath"; "a house with a good foundation underneath"

"Underneath" in song lyrics

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  • "live with the grief and keep the pain underneath"
    1200 Techniques f/ Rashad Houghton — Fork in the Road
  • "No panties or bra, underneath"
    9th Prince f/ Shyheim — Young Godz Pt. 2
  • "A little pimp like me will crawl underneath"
    A+ — Enjoy Yourself

Words that rhyme with underneath

Usage tips for "underneath"

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