Advertisement

Advertisement

View definitions for underneath

underneath

adverb as in below

preposition as in below

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The first fire captain on scene used the help of about 15 bystanders to lift part of the helicopter off one of the victims who was trapped underneath, Sylvia said.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

Even when he’s been fiery, nearly frothing at the mouth, Day-Lewis has always been a master of stillness, relying on his tall, taut frame to hint at the formidable power or menace underneath.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

"And it's as if the ground opened up underneath my feet. Her silence spoke volumes. It marked a point of no-return."

Read more on BBC

More often than not, we’re just watching him walk around in a skin suit of Kerr, trying and failing not to see the movie star underneath.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

Republicans have said they won't negotiate with political hostage-takers, but it is possible to see ground for compromise underneath the overheated rhetoric and acrimony.

Read more on BBC

Advertisement

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement