UNDERLAYING Antonyms

• situated in or suitable for the outdoors or outside of a building

• the region that is outside of something

• the outer side or surface of something

• (cricket) the division of play during which six balls are bowled at the batsman by one player from the other team from the same end of the pitch

• at or to a point across intervening space etc.

• throughout an area

• throughout a period of time

• beyond the top or upper surface or edge; forward from an upright position

• over the entire area

• having come or been brought to a conclusion

• placed on or over something else

• concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually

• of, affecting, or being on or near the surface

• of little substance or significance

• occurring on or near the surface of the skin

• hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough

• on the surface

• the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

• the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object

• the outermost level of the land or sea

• a superficial aspect as opposed to the real nature of something

• information that has become public

• a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight

• come to the surface

• put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface

• appear or become visible; make a showing

• situated at the top or highest position

• the upper part of anything

• the highest or uppermost side of anything

• the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

• the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat

• the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

• the greatest possible intensity

• platform surrounding the head of a lower mast

• a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin

• covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)

• a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips

• a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance

• be superior or better than some standard

• pass by, over, or under without making contact

• be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point

• be ahead of others; be the first

• provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure)

• reach or ascend the top of

• strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin

• cut the top off

• be the culminating event

• finish up or conclude

• the topmost one of two; upper

• the higher of two berths

• piece of leather or synthetic material that forms the part of a shoe or boot above the sole that encases the foot

• a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression

• higher in place or position

• superior in rank or accomplishment

• in or into the most prominent position, as in the mind

• in or into the highest position

• at or nearest to the top

• capable of being seen; or open to easy view

• obvious to the eye

• present and easily available