underground
IPA: ˈʌndɝgraʊnd
noun
- (geography) Regions beneath the surface of the earth, both natural (eg. caves) and man-made (eg. mines).
- (chiefly Britain) Synonym of subway: a railway that is under the ground.
- (with definite article) A movement or organisation of people who resist political convention.
- (with definite article) A movement or organisation of people who resist artistic convention.
- (UK, rail transport) The London Underground.
verb
- To route electricity distribution cables underground.
adjective
- (not comparable) Below the ground; below the surface of the Earth.
- (figurative) Hidden, furtive, secretive.
- (of music, art etc.) Outside the mainstream, especially unofficial and hidden from the authorities.
adverb
- Below the ground.
- Secretly.
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Examples of "underground" in Sentences
- The gnomes went underground.
- The device was used underground.
- The underground railroad began in the south.
- The people thought they were entombed underground.
- The source of the water is from the underground stream.
- He is the leader of the underground homosexual rebellion.
- Aboveground and underground embodiments of the tank are provided.
- He was responsible for the upkeep of the underground yeshivah there.
- His storeroom is the secret entrance to the underground headquarters.
- His storeroom is the secret entrance to the M.I. High underground headquarters.
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