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Underground
/ˌʌndəˈɡraʊnd/
Situated below the Earth's surface or done out of sight and in secret.
Synonyms:
subterranean
hidden
concealed
covert
Antonyms:
aerial
aboveground
overhead
Examples:
We took the
underground
to the museum.
He listens to
underground
music every day.
Etymology:
Originating from the Middle English
undergrund,
combining
under,
meaning below, and
ground,
referring to the earth's surface.
Usage Statistics:
10 mentions per 1 million words
Moderate
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