Pronunciation: /ˈʌndər ðə hʊd/
noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea
A1 I don't know much about cars, but I can tell you where to find the engine under the hood.
A2 When I took my car in for repairs, the mechanic showed me what was wrong under the hood.
B1 It's important to regularly check the fluids under the hood to keep your car running smoothly.
B2 Understanding what's going on under the hood can help you diagnose and fix minor car issues yourself.
C1 The car enthusiast spent hours tinkering under the hood, trying to improve the engine performance.
C2 The mechanic's expertise in diagnosing problems under the hood is unmatched by any other in the shop.
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence
A1 I don't know much about cars, but I know how to check the oil under the hood.
A2 When I have car trouble, I always call my friend who knows what's under the hood.
B1 Before buying a used car, it's important to have a mechanic inspect what's under the hood.
B2 The mechanic explained to me in detail what was going on under the hood of my car.
C1 Understanding what's under the hood of a car can help you diagnose and fix minor issues yourself.
C2 As a car enthusiast, I enjoy tinkering with the engine and components under the hood to improve performance.
article a word that is used to specify a noun, which can be definite (the) or indefinite (a, an)
A1 I know how to drive a car, but I have no idea what's under the hood.
A2 My dad showed me how to check the oil and coolant under the hood of our car.
B1 When buying a used car, it's important to have a mechanic inspect what's under the hood.
B2 The mechanic explained to me the different components under the hood and how they work together.
C1 As a car enthusiast, I enjoy learning about the intricate details of what's under the hood.
C2 For those who are not mechanically inclined, understanding what's under the hood of a car can be quite daunting.
formal The mechanic explained all the components under the hood of the car.
informal I have no idea what's going on under the hood of this thing.
slang Let's take a look under the hood and see what's really going on.
figurative It's important to understand what's happening under the hood of a project before making any decisions.
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