Meaning & Definition of Underside in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: The lower surface of an object.

  Example Sentence: The underside of the table was covered in dust.

• Definition: The part of something that is not normally seen, often indicating a hidden aspect.

  Example Sentence: We discovered the underside of the political situation during the investigation.

Etymology

Origin: The word 'underside' is formed from the prefix 'under' plus 'side', indicating the lower side of something.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• the underside of politics: The hidden or less visible aspects of political situations.
• the underside of a leaf: The lower surface of a leaf, which may differ in texture or color from the upper side.

Translations

• Spanish: inferior

• French: partie inférieure

• German: Unterseite

• Russian: нижняя сторона

Related Words

• underbelly: The vulnerable or hidden part of something.

• bottom: The lowest part or point of something.

Slang Meanings of underside

• Meaning: The less glamorous or favorable aspect of a situation.

  Example Sentence: Don't let the flashy ads fool you; check out the underside before buying.