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UNDERLYING Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word underlying. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For UNDERLYING

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apparent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

• appearing as such but not necessarily so

clear
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective

• readily apparent to the mind

• allowing light to pass through

• accurately stated or described

• free from clouds or mist or haze

noun

• the state of being free of suspicion

• a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water

adverb

• entirely

• in an easily perceptible manner

adjective satellite

• free from confusion or doubt

• affording free passage or view

• free from contact or proximity or connection

• characterized by freedom from troubling thoughts (especially guilt)

• (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims

• (especially of a title) free from any encumbrance or limitation that presents a question of fact or law

• clear and distinct to the senses; easily perceptible

• free of restrictions or qualifications

• free from flaw or blemish or impurity

• clear of charges or deductions

• easily deciphered

• freed from any question of guilt

• characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving

verb

• rid of obstructions

• make a way or path by removing objects

• become clear

• grant authorization or clearance for

• remove

• go unchallenged; be approved

• be debited and credited to the proper bank accounts

• go away or disappear

• pass by, over, or under without making contact

• make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

• free from payment of customs duties, as of a shipment

• clear from impurities, blemishes, pollution, etc.

• yield as a net profit

• make as a net profit

• earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

• sell to get rid of

• pass an inspection or receive authorization

• pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

• settle, as of a debt

• make clear, bright, light, or translucent

• rid of instructions or data

• remove (people) from a building

• remove the occupants of

• free (the throat) by making a rasping sound

evident
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

• capable of being seen or noticed

explicit
adjectiveadj
adjective

• precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication

adjective satellite

• in accordance with fact or the primary meaning of a term

manifest
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a customs document listing the contents put on a ship or plane

adjective satellite

• clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

verb

• provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

• record in a ship's manifest

• reveal its presence or make an appearance

obvious
adjectiveadj
adjective

• easily perceived and understood

overlying
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• placed on or over something else

overt
adjectiveadj
adjective

• open and observable; not secret or hidden

superficial
adjectiveadj
adjective

• 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

adjective satellite

• of little substance or significance

• occurring on or near the surface of the skin

• hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough

surface
verb, nounv, n
adjective

• on the surface

noun

• 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

verb

• come to the surface

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

• appear or become visible; make a showing

Alternatives for APPARENT

Alternatives for CLEAR

Alternatives for EVIDENT

Alternatives for EXPLICIT

Alternatives for MANIFEST

Alternatives for OBVIOUS

Alternatives for OVERLYING

Alternatives for OVERT

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