noun
Uncommon
underside
UHN-duh-syd
Underside (noun) means the bottom or lower surface of something. Example: “She checked the underside of the table for a maker's mark.”
noun
1
The bottom or lower surface of something.
"She checked the underside of the table for a maker's mark."
"The underside of the leaf was covered in tiny hairs."
How to use underside
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe part of an object that faces downward or is hidden beneath it.
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Etymology
From under- plus side.
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What does “underside” mean?
The word “underside” means the bottom or lower surface of something. In plain terms, the part of an object that faces downward or is hidden beneath it.
How do you pronounce “underside”?
“Underside” is pronounced UHN-duh-syd (/ˈʌndɚˌsaɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “underside” in a sentence?
Here is “underside” used in a sentence: “She checked the underside of the table for a maker's mark.”
What is the opposite of “underside”?
The opposite of “underside” — its antonyms — is overside.
What part of speech is “underside”?
“Underside” is a noun.
Is “underside” a common word?
“Underside” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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