How to Use underneath in a Sentence

underneath

1 of 2 preposition

• The ball rolled underneath the car.
• She slipped a note underneath the door.
• He lives in the apartment underneath mine.
• There was gum stuck underneath the table.
• He hid the envelope underneath his coat.
• Underneath her calm exterior was a nervous woman with a hot temper.
• They actually had a lot in common underneath their obvious differences.
• The 6-0 guard was tied up with a Tech player and fell to the floor underneath the basket.
  — Brian Haenchen, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Mar. 2023
• Take a look at the hugeness of the red volume bar, underneath the price.
  — John Navin, Forbes, 17 July 2023
• The hair spills out from underneath the hat and runs down as sideburns.
  — Gerard Albert, NPR, 1 Mar. 2024
• And at this point, getting out from underneath Daphne and the Maguire clan and that $15 million bill.
  — Dan Snierson, EW.com, 20 Feb. 2023
• Her brunette bob appeared to be tied in short French braids underneath her ball cap.
  — Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 15 Dec. 2023
• And for the cold months, layer this underneath a lightweight sweater for off-the-court coffee or drinks.
  — Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 12 Nov. 2023
• Jump one to two inches straight up in the air from the balls of your feet so the rope can clear underneath you and land softly back on both feet.
  — Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 7 Apr. 2023
• Stop by the water tower, then pose on the pedestrian bridge and wait for the train to roll past underneath you.
  — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
• The bottom of the coat puffed out from underneath the tie, creating volume at the hip.
  — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2023
• Part of the bench top lifts up to make more leg room, and underneath this part is where Polacco's dog has its bed.
  — Kimberley Mok, Treehugger, 6 Mar. 2023
• But underneath the fury was a deep sadness; the sadness of the staining of something beloved.
  — Claire Dederer, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2023
• The 7,000-square-foot property is built from Bath stone and sits underneath a Welsh slate roof.
  — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024
• She was struck and pinned underneath the truck, police said.
  — Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2023
• Plus, this stand elevates the tree a bit, making more space for gifts to be stored underneath it.
  — Casey Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2023
• The goat was underneath the bridge, hopping around the support pillars.
  — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2024
• Deer antlers and a last name, or an arrow underneath initials, are each $45.
  — Stacy Downs, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024
• And my roots have been growing underneath the ground unseen for so long.
  — Lisa Respers France, CNN, 5 Feb. 2024
• The two lines run underneath the power lines that run parallel to where the bridge was, as close as about 200 feet from the former bridge deck.
  — Chris Isidore, CNN, 28 Mar. 2024
• Scale squeeze test While standing, hold the scale in both hands, one on either side with the heels of your hands on top and fingers wrapped underneath the sides.
  — Dana Santas, CNN, 1 Apr. 2024
• Hold the two middle ends and pinch towards the center, tucking the ends underneath the napkin.
  — Maggie Burch, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2024
• Your objective is to make people laugh and then sneak your thoughts in underneath the jokes.
  — Emily Longeretta, Variety, 19 Apr. 2023
• It can be worn on its own on warm summer nights or layered underneath your favorite cozy sweater in the colder months of the year.
  — Talia Connor, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2023
• The Bobbin Cuff, for example, takes its cues from a spool of thread, and hides its watch underneath a yellow sapphire set in the gold.
  — Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024

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underneath

2 of 2 adverb

• The car had rust underneath.
• He wore a white sweater with a red shirt underneath.
• She lifted up the rock and found ants crawling underneath.
• The true star of the show, though, was his outfit underneath.
  — Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 27 Dec. 2022
• Her dress underneath has peeks of ruching and a rosette at the chest.
  — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 29 Jan. 2024
• And so all of that was kind of emerging underneath there.
  — Mark Olsenstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2022
• Use the spatula or your hand to lift the dough up and make sure the oil is slicked underneath.
  — Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Apr. 2023
• The nose starts off with sweet honey and caramel, with just a hint of spice and heat swirling underneath.
  — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2023
• But the part of the outfit that stood out the most was a see-through crystal corset the Fifty Shades of Grey star wore underneath.
  — Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 3 Dec. 2022
• The soft stone would remove the layer of dirt, brine, and crust buildup on the planks, and reveal the white wood underneath.
  — The Salt Lake Tribune, 27 July 2023
• Leave out a piece of hair underneath to wrap around the elastic when you're finished.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 31 July 2023
• Plus, the classic fit gives you tons of room to move, or even layer a few shirts underneath.
  — Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2023
• The fit is true-to-size with enough room to layer underneath, so buy your normal size.
  — Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 14 Mar. 2023
• The easiest way to style a naked dress, this one calls for a nightslip or a tube dress to wear underneath.
  — Irina Grechko, refinery29.com, 19 Dec. 2022
• Proof bread dough by placing it in the oven and putting a bowl of boiling water underneath.
  — People Staff, Peoplemag, 18 Nov. 2022
• Type the name of any city or town into the search bar and select it from the list that populates underneath.
  — John Kennedy, Popular Science, 12 Oct. 2023
• Place a roasting rack on top, then transfer the turkey to the roasting rack, breast-side up, and tuck the wings underneath.
  — Sean Sherman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Nov. 2023
• The jacket fit true to size but had plenty of room to add layers underneath.
  — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 14 Dec. 2023
• Bake the chicken on a wire rack so heat can circulate underneath and crisp the skin from the bottom.
  — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 31 Aug. 2023
• Keep it simple underneath with a black leather midi skirt and a chunky loafer.
  — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2023
• Cement bricks jutting out of the heaps of dirt are the only signs of the hundreds of bodies buried underneath.
  — Sarah Sirgany, CNN, 18 Sep. 2023
• The see-through piece also revealed her black bra and panties underneath.
  — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 Jan. 2023
• The boxy fit is roomy enough to fit thicker layers underneath.
  — Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 11 Feb. 2024
• In the colder months, layer a collared shirt underneath for a pop of color or put on a pair of tights to add a bit of warmth.
  — Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2023
• The pictures were the same poses — like, Andrew Tate and a friend sat leaning over the chess board with the same Andrew Tate quote underneath.
  — Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2023
• The actress wore a long, sheer Dolce & Gabbana dress with a black bodysuit underneath.
  — Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 19 Dec. 2022
• For the big moment, the little one was dressed in a tan two-piece tweed outfit with a white onesie underneath, and a white bow on her head.
  — Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 1 Dec. 2023
• An airy, light, and sheer Miu Miu skirt is an instant hit for colored tights worn underneath.
  — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2023
• Actress Octavia Spencer wore a sparkling black suit with a black satin camisole underneath and a pair of toe black sandals.
  — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 17 Mar. 2024
• The finding leads the researchers to believe there may be an older settlement buried underneath or near the one from the medieval period.
  — Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2024

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024