underneath.html - prep., adv., n., & adj. --prep.

1 at or to a lower place than, below.
2 on the inside of, within.

--adv.

1 at or to a lower place.
2 inside.

--n.

the lower surface or part.

--adj.

lower. [OE underneothan (as UNDER + neothan: cf. BENEATH)]

underneath.html - adj.
insufficiently nourished.

undernourishment n.

underneath.html - See: CUT THE GROUND FROM UNDER, GO UNDER, OUT FROM UNDER, SNOW UNDER.

underneath.html - {adv. phr.} Secured; locked up; well protected. * /Dad keeps all his valuables under lock and key./

underneath.html - See: HIDE ONE'S LIGHT UNDER A BUSHEL.

underneath.html - {adj. phr.} 1. Under suspicion; not trusted. * /Joyce has been under a cloud since her roommate's bracelet disappeared./ * /The butcher is under a cloud because the inspectors found his scales were not honest./ 2. Depressed, sad, discouraged. * /Joe has been under a cloud since his dog died./