/ˈʌndəɡraʊnd/
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Meaning
Under the surface of the ground; in Britain, the Underground is the train system under a city.
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Word origin
An English compound of under and ground, describing anything below the surface of the earth.
- Origin
- English
- Root
- under + ground
Examples
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Here "underground" means below the surface of the ground.
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As an adjective, "underground" describes things built or living under the ground.
London.
With a capital letter, "the Underground" is the London train system under the city.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 26, lesson 12: underground, generous, jungle and 5 more words.