Synonyms

underside

American

[uhn-der-sahyd] / ˈʌn dərˌsaɪd /

noun

an under or lower side.

underside British

/ ˈʌndəˌsaɪd /

noun

the bottom or lower surface

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Etymology

Origin of underside

First recorded in 1670–80; under- + side ¹

Vocabulary lists containing underside

Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: under-

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Example Sentences

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Algiers’ third album is an elegant progression from 2017’s The Underside of Power.

From The Guardian • Jan. 17, 2020

The result is “The Underside of Power,” an album that announces its intention with its opening track, “Walk Like a Panther.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2017

SUN Underside of the Monorail tour and energy preservation playtime, 10:30 a.m.,

From Seattle Times • Apr. 19, 2012

The Underside of a Film Festival, Where Some Dark Treasures Dwell For several weeks now friends have been asking for advice: What about “My Trip to Al-Qaeda”?

From New York Times • Apr. 22, 2010

In case you’re wondering, the Underside of a sheep doesn’t smell that great.

From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan

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