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underneath
01
used to show that something or someone is directly below or under something
Examples
The cat hid underneath the porch during the storm.
We placed the heater underneath the table to stay warm.
1.1
concealed by or hidden under something else
Examples
He hid the envelope underneath a stack of papers.
She quickly shoved the necklace underneath a cushion.
underneath
01
directly below something, particularly when concealed by the thing on top
Examples
The puppy crawled underneath and refused to come out.
Dust gathered underneath over the years.
1.1
so as to be covered or hidden by something else
Examples
Old wallpaper had faded, revealing bricks underneath.
The wrapping tore open to show a second box underneath.
