Pronunciation

/ˈʌndəɡraʊnd/

Definitions

• Noun:

  • A part of a city or town below the ground level, often used for transportation (e.g., subway, metro) or storage.
  • A secret or hidden society or activity.
  • A figurative sense of something that is kept hidden or out of public view.
  • Music or art produced by artists who are not part of the mainstream music industry.

• Verb: To be or operate beneath the surface, especially in a hidden or secretive manner.

• Adjective: Concealed, clandestine, or below the surface.

Phrases

• “Go underground” refers to going into hiding or becoming secretive.
• “Underground network” denotes a hidden communication system or organization.
• “Underground music scene” describes the lesser-known or alternative music community.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The underground train system is a convenient way to travel through the city.”
• Verb: “They decided to go underground after being pursued by the authorities.”
• Adjective: “The secret meeting was held in an underground location to avoid detection.”

Synonyms

• Subterranean
• Concealed
• Secretive
• Hidden
• Beneath-the-radar
• Netherworldly

Antonyms

• Surface-level
• Public
• Open
• Transparent