Underground

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈʌndərˌɡraʊnd/

Definitions of underground

noun a space beneath the surface of the ground

Example Sentences

A1 I took the underground to get to work.

A2 The underground is a convenient way to travel around the city.

B1 The underground system in this city is known for its efficiency.

B2 Many cities have extensive underground networks for public transportation.

C1 The underground is a crucial part of urban infrastructure in many major cities.

C2 Exploring the underground tunnels beneath the city was a thrilling experience.

adjective located, occurring, or taking place beneath the surface of the ground

Example Sentences

A1 The underground tunnel was dark and scary.

A2 Many cities have underground transportation systems.

B1 Some people believe that underground societies exist.

B2 Exploring underground caves can be an exciting adventure.

C1 The underground resistance movement played a crucial role in the war.

C2 The underground music scene in the city is thriving with talented artists.

Examples of underground in a Sentence

formal The underground tunnel system was built to provide a safe passage for pedestrians.

informal Let's take the underground train to get to the city center quickly.

slang I heard there's a cool underground club downtown.

figurative The artist's work remained largely underground until it was discovered by a mainstream audience.

Grammatical Forms of underground

past tense

undergrounded

plural

undergrounds

comparative

more underground

superlative

most underground

present tense

underground

future tense

will underground

perfect tense

have undergrounded

continuous tense

is undergrounding

singular

underground

positive degree

underground

infinitive

to underground

gerund

undergrounding

participle

undergrounded

Origin and Evolution of underground

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'underground' originated from the Old English word 'undergrund' which was a combination of 'under' meaning beneath or below, and 'grund' meaning ground or soil.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something beneath the surface of the ground, the word 'underground' evolved to also refer to secret or hidden activities or movements, such as the underground railroad or underground music scene.