underneath
gb/ˌʌndɚnˈiθ/ us/ˌʌndɚnˈiθ/
A2
Английский
~ 1500
alatt, alul, alatta, alá, mögött, legbelül
A2
1
alatt
A1
Модель употребления:
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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'underneath' with 'under'; both can mean 'below', but 'underneath' often suggests being covered or hidden.
Значение
directly below something
Коллокации
hidden underneath
|underneath the surface
|underneath the table
|underneath the bed
Синонимы
beneath (Slightly more formal; otherwise similar meaning.)
|
below (Can refer to a more general lower position, not always directly covered.)
Антонимы
above (Indicates a higher position instead of a lower one.)
Темы
daily life
|spatial relations
|space
|core_vocabulary
Определение
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.
Примеры для изучающих
There is water underneath.
Alatta víz van.
I see my bag underneath.
Alul látom a táskámat.
The shoes are right underneath.
Значение
below or beneath something
Коллокации
directly underneath
|right underneath
Синонимы
below (General term for lower position; 'underneath' can sound slightly more emphatic or concrete.)
Антонимы
overhead (Indicates a position above instead of below.)
Темы
daily life
|spatial relations
|space
|core_vocabulary
Определение
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
Модель употребления:
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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may overuse this figurative sense in casual speech; in some cases, 'deep down' might be more natural.
Значение
beneath the surface quality
Коллокации
underneath it all
|underneath her smile
Синонимы
beneath (Similar meaning; 'beneath' can sound more formal or literary in this figurative use.)
Антонимы
on the surface (Refers to what appears outwardly, not the hidden truth.)
Темы
emotions
|personality
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Определение
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.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
underneath
IPA
GB/ˌʌndɚnˈiθ/
US/ˌʌndɚnˈiθ/
Слоги и ударение
un - der - neath (3 слога)
Stress on 2nd syllable (der)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: underneath
Родственные слова
Выражения
right underneath
1/ɹˈaɪt ˌʌndɚnˈiθ/
fixed phrase
directly below something
Exactly in a place that is lower than something else.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- Underneath it all, he’s just a shy person.
- She may seem tough, but underneath it all she’s very gentle.