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UNDERGROUND

(noun, adverb, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Underground.

Underground - as a noun

A secret group organized to overthrow a government or occupation force

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
resistance
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
revolutionary group
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city)

Example: "In paris the subway system is called the `metro' and in london it is called the `tube' or the `underground'"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
metrosubwaysubway systemtube

Underground - as an adverb

In or into hiding or secret operation

Example: "The organization was driven underground"

Beneath the surface of the earth

Example: "Water flowing underground"

Underground - as an adjective satellite

Under the level of the ground

Example: "Belowground storage areas"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
belowground

Conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods

Example: "Clandestine intelligence operations"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clandestinecloak-and-daggerhole-and-cornerhugger-muggerhush-hushsecretsurreptitiousundercover

Underground - as a verb

To route electricity distribution cables underground

Underground - as an adjective

Below the ground; below the surface of the earth.

Example: "There is an underground tunnel that takes you across the river."

Hidden, furtive, secretive.

Example: "These criminals operate through an underground network."

Outside the mainstream, especially unofficial and hidden from the authorities.

Example: "Underground music"

Example Sentences

"The underground tunnel was used to smuggle goods across the border."
"The underground parking lot is reserved for employees only."
"The underground club had a secret entrance."
"The underground mine was rich in minerals."
"The underground network of pipes transports water to the city."
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Word Game Points

Is UNDERGROUND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, underground is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

UNDERGROUND has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is UNDERGROUND a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, underground is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
UNDERGROUND has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is UNDERGROUND a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, underground is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
UNDERGROUND has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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