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The shoes were underneath the bed.
What does Underneath mean?
Underneath means under something.
Dictionary definition
Underneath means directly under or below something.
Example sentences
Underneath in a sentence
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The label underneath the picture explained the diagram.
hard
The roots underneath the soil helped hold the plant steady during the storm.
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Practice 1
What does underneath mean?
Underneath tells where something is: under or below another thing.
Practice 2
Which word is an antonym for underneath?
Above means higher than something, which contrasts with underneath.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses underneath correctly?
A note can be below or under a book.
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Underneath
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un · der · neeth · strongest beat: neeth
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WordUnderneath.
Partpreposition, adverb.
MeaningUnderneath means under something.
ExampleExample: The shoes were underneath the bed.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- un · der · neeth
- Strongest beat
- neeth
- Ending
- neeth
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on neeth.
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Base word
under
preposition
underneath
Directly under or below something.
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Hint for students
Underneath means directly under or below something. It helps describe location in directions, diagrams, rooms, and stories.
Common mix-up
Underneath is close to under, but underneath often gives a stronger sense of being directly below or covered by something.
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Write one sentence that shows underneath without using the word underneath. Then underline the clue words that show something is directly below another thing. Example: The lost card was below the stack of notebooks on the desk. Clue words: below, stack of notebooks, on the desk Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show something directly under or below something else?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The label underneath the picture explained the diagram." Why does underneath fit better than above?
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