underneath
gb/ˌʌndɚnˈiθ/ us/ˌʌndɚnˈiθ/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 1500
alatt, alul, alatta, alá, mögött, legbelül
A2
1
alatt
A1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
underneath [something]
The keys are underneath the couch cushions.
A kulcsok a kanapépárnák alatt vannak.
We found a small box hidden underneath the floorboards.
Egy kis dobozt találtunk elrejtve a padlódeszkák alatt.
The cat was sleeping underneath the blanket.
Her phone was underneath a pile of books.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The ball is underneath the chair.
A labda a szék alatt van.
My shoes are underneath the bed.
A cipőim az ágy alatt vannak.
The paper is underneath your bag.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'underneath' with 'under'; both can mean 'below', but 'underneath' often suggests being covered or hidden.
Σημασία
directly below something
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
hidden underneath
|underneath the surface
|underneath the table
|underneath the bed
Συνώνυμα
beneath (Slightly more formal; otherwise similar meaning.)
|
below (Can refer to a more general lower position, not always directly covered.)
Αντώνυμα
above (Indicates a higher position instead of a lower one.)
Θέματα
daily life
|spatial relations
|space
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
In a place lower than something and often covered by it.
In a position directly below something else, often covered or hidden by it.
A2
2
She looked up at the roof and then underneath to see if it was leaking.
Felnézett a tetőre, majd alulról is megnézte, nem szivárog-e.
The dog crawled underneath to hide from the noise.
A kutya bemászott alá, hogy elbújjon a zaj elől.
He stood on the balcony and saw the garden underneath.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
There is water underneath.
Alatta víz van.
I see my bag underneath.
Alul látom a táskámat.
The shoes are right underneath.
Σημασία
below or beneath something
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
directly underneath
|right underneath
Συνώνυμα
below (General term for lower position; 'underneath' can sound slightly more emphatic or concrete.)
Αντώνυμα
overhead (Indicates a position above instead of below.)
Θέματα
daily life
|spatial relations
|space
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
In a place that is lower than something else.
In a position below or beneath something else, often as a response to 'where?'.
B1
3
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
underneath [appearance/behavior]
Underneath his confident smile, he was nervous.
Magabiztos mosolya mögött valójában idegesség rejtőzött.
She seems strict, but underneath she is very kind.
Szigorúnak tűnik, de legbelül nagyon kedves.
Underneath their rivalry, there is mutual respect.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
Underneath his anger, he cares for you.
A haragja mögött valójában az áll, hogy törődik veled.
She looks happy, but underneath she is sad.
Boldognak látszik, de legbelül szomorú.
Underneath their fight, they are friends.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may overuse this figurative sense in casual speech; in some cases, 'deep down' might be more natural.
Σημασία
beneath the surface quality
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
underneath it all
|underneath her smile
Συνώνυμα
beneath (Similar meaning; 'beneath' can sound more formal or literary in this figurative use.)
Αντώνυμα
on the surface (Refers to what appears outwardly, not the hidden truth.)
Θέματα
emotions
|personality
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
Used to say what is really true behind how something looks or feels.
Used to indicate the true nature or reality that lies beneath an outward appearance or behavior.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
underneath
IPA
GB/ˌʌndɚnˈiθ/
US/ˌʌndɚnˈiθ/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
un - der - neath (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (der)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: underneath
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
right underneath
1/ɹˈaɪt ˌʌndɚnˈiθ/
fixed phrase
directly below something
Exactly in a place that is lower than something else.
Παραδείγματα
- The pen was right underneath the notebook.
- She stood right underneath the tree for shade.
underneath it all
1/ˌʌndɚnˈiθ ˈɪt ˈɔl/
fixed phrase
despite outward appearances
Used to say what someone or something is really like behind how they seem.
Παραδείγματα
- Underneath it all, he’s just a shy person.
- She may seem tough, but underneath it all she’s very gentle.