What does underneath mean?

Directly below something, often covered or hidden by it. In a lower position, often beneath a covering.

How is underneath pronounced?

UK /ˌʌndəˈniːθ/, US /ˌʌndɚˈniːθ/.

/ˌʌndəˈniːθ/ · /ˌʌndɚˈniːθ/

CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #3101 in the learning path

在……下面

prep. Directly below something, often covered or hidden by it.

在……下面

adv. In a lower position, often beneath a covering.

在下面；在底下

Your slippers are underneath the chair by the bed.

你的拖鞋在床边那把椅子下面。

Insulation installed underneath floors can reduce heat loss and improve energy efficiency in older homes.

在地板下面铺设保温材料，可以减少老房屋的热量流失并提高能源效率。

后接名词时是介词；单独使用时是副词。

What does underneath mean?: Directly below something, often covered or hidden by it. In a lower position, often beneath a covering.
How is underneath pronounced?: UK /ˌʌndəˈniːθ/, US /ˌʌndɚˈniːθ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.