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Hanuman_2000 Posted 21 years ago
Grammar

Under/underneath

Sir,

Would you please clear me about the usage of the "under" and "underneath".

Please give me some example.

Thanks.
  

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hanuman, You want to say: "Would you please explain the usage of 'under' and 'underneath'" (We don't say: "please clear me") -------- "under" and "underneath" are extremely similar in meaning. "under" is used more often than "underneath". "underneath" can suggest that something is hidden or unseen.

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  • hanuman, You want to say: "Would you please explain the usage of 'under' and 'underneath'" (We don't say: "please clear me") -------- "under" and "underneath" are extremely similar in meaning.
  • "under" is used more often than "underneath".
  • "underneath" can suggest that something is hidden or unseen.
  • "underneath" can also suggest closeness, being directly under.
  • They hid [under / underneath] the blanket.
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hanuman,

You want to say: "Would you please explain the usage of 'under' and 'underneath'"

(We don't say: "please clear me")

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"under" and "underneath" are extremely similar in meaning.

"under" is used more often than "underneath".

"underneath" can suggest that something is hidden or unseen.
"underneath" can also suggest clo
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Sir(CJ),


I really admire you.

Thanks for correcting me.

Thnaks.
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