adj
nether
nehth-uh
Nether (adj) means Lower, or situated beneath something else; often used in old or formal phrasing. Example: “The nether regions of the cave had never been explored.”
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Lower, or situated beneath something else; often used in old or formal phrasing.
"The nether regions of the cave had never been explored."
How to use nether
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned or formal word for "lower" or "beneath."
When to use it
Mostly seen today in fixed phrases like "nether regions" or in fantasy/gaming contexts (e.g. the Nether in Minecraft).
Common pairings
nether regions
nether world
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Word forms
- Plural
- nethers
- Third person singular
- nethers
- Past tense
- nethered
- Comparative
- nethermore, more nether
- Superlative
- nethermost, most nether
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The _____ regions of the cave had never been explored.
Etymology
From Old English niþera ("lower, under"), related to the modern word "under."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for nether
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What does “nether” mean?
The word “nether” means lower, or situated beneath something else; often used in old or formal phrasing. In plain terms, an old-fashioned or formal word for "lower" or "beneath.".
How do you pronounce “nether”?
“Nether” is pronounced nehth-uh (/nɛð.ɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “nether” in a sentence?
Here is “nether” used in a sentence: “The nether regions of the cave had never been explored.”
What part of speech is “nether”?
“Nether” is an adjective.
Where does the word “nether” come from?
The word “nether” comes from Old English. From Old English niþera ("lower, under"), related to the modern word "under.".
