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- [uhn-der-lahy]
- /ˌʌn dərˈlaɪ/
- /ˌʌn.dəˈlaɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-der-lahy]
- /ˌʌn dərˈlaɪ/
Definitions of underlie word
- verb with object underlie to lie under or beneath; be situated under. 1
- verb with object underlie to be at the basis of; form the foundation of. 1
- verb with object underlie Grammar. to function as the root morpheme or original or basic form of (a derived form): The form “boy” underlies “boyish.”. 1
- verb with object underlie Finance. to be primary to another right or security. 1
- verb underlie If something underlies a feeling or situation, it is the cause or basis of it. 0
- verb underlie to lie or be placed under or beneath 0
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Origin of underlie
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English underlyen (v.), Old English underlicgan. See under-, lie2
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Parts of speech for Underlie
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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underlie popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
underlie usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for underlie
verb underlie
- disciplined — having or exhibiting discipline; rigorous: paintings characterized by a disciplined technique.
- get the better of — of superior quality or excellence: a better coat; a better speech.
- govern — to rule over by right of authority: to govern a nation.
- disciplining — Present participle of discipline.
Top questions with underlie
- what constitutional guarantees underlie the american free enterprise system?
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- how do organizations identify the behaviors that underlie task performance?
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