Synonyms for

Underneath

Verb / ˌʌndɜ:ˈni:θ / Another word for underneath — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Underneath means below or beneath something else, often hidden or covered.

Synonyms & similar words

below beneath hidden covered submerged buried concealed cloaked masked veiled shrouded secret private covert offstage

Synonyms by register

Formal

beneath below under

Informal

under down below

Literary

nether nethermost

Antonyms

above over upon on top beyond

Common collocations

  • underneath the surface
  • underneath the skin
  • underneath it all
  • hidden underneath
  • lying underneath
  • buried underneath
  • placed underneath

Word family

adjective underlying
adverb underneath

Usage note

Often interchangeable with 'under' and 'beneath'. 'Underneath' can sometimes imply a more direct or complete covering.

Example sentences

  1. The treasure was hidden underneath the sand.
  2. The dog likes to sleep underneath the bed.
  3. The submarine can go underneath the water.
  4. The roots of the tree grow deep underneath the ground.
  5. The book was underneath a pile of clothes.

Quotes

  • I am the rock that is rolling underneath your feet.
  • One day, in retrospect, the years of struggle will strike you as the most beautiful.
  • We are all ordinary. We are all boring. We are all spectacular. We are all shy. We are all bold. We are all heroes. We are all helpless. It just depends on the day.

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