underlied

un·der·lie

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Definitions of underlied word

verb with object underlied to lie under or beneath; be situated under. 1
verb with object underlied to be at the basis of; form the foundation of. 1
verb with object underlied 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 underlied Finance. to be primary to another right or security. 1

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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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.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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