underground

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈʌndəɡɹaʊnd/
/ˈʌndɚɡɹaʊnd/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

An underground railway, especially for mass transit of people in urban areas.

2 Definition

A train that runs on such an underground railway.

3 Definition

A rapid transit system, regardless of the elevation of its right of way.

4 Definition

An underground walkway, tunnel for pedestrians (called pedestrian underpass in US).

5 Definition

An underground route for pipes, sewers, etc.

6 Definition

Regions beneath the surface of the earth, both natural (eg. caves) and man-made (eg. mines).

7 Definition

(with definite article) A movement or organisation of people who resist political convention.

Synonyms
resistance
Example Sentences
  • the French underground during World War II
8 Definition

(with definite article) A movement or organisation of people who resist artistic convention.

Synonyms
avant-garde counterculture
Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To route electricity distribution cables underground

Adjective
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Below the ground; below the surface of the Earth.

Synonyms
hypogean subterranean
Example Sentences
  • There is an underground tunnel that takes you across the river.
2 Definition

Hidden, furtive, secretive.

Example Sentences
  • These criminals operate through an underground network.
3 Definition

Outside the mainstream, especially unofficial and hidden from the authorities.

Synonyms
alternative unconventional
Antonyms
mainstream
Example Sentences
  • underground music
Adverb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Below the ground.

Synonyms
below ground
Example Sentences
  • The tunnel goes underground at this point.
2 Definition

Secretly.

Synonyms
clandestinely in secret on the quiet