Under The Hood

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈʌndər ðə hʊd/

Definitions of under the hood

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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)

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of under the hood in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of under the hood

past tense

under the hooded

plural

under the hoods

comparative

more under the hood

superlative

most under the hood

present tense

under the hood

future tense

will be under the hood

perfect tense

have been under the hood

continuous tense

is being under the hood

singular

under the hood

positive degree

very under the hood

infinitive

to be under the hood

gerund

being under the hood

participle

under the hooded

Origin and Evolution of under the hood

First Known Use: 1926 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'under the hood' originated from the early automotive industry when mechanics would physically work under the hood of a car to repair or maintain the engine.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'under the hood' has evolved beyond its literal meaning to also refer to the internal workings or mechanisms of a system or organization, not just limited to cars.