Sep 7, 2018 · It leads me to the confusion, when it comes to contradicting between some prepositions. Today, I want to know the distinction between the two similar senses of these prepositions: under, …

Jan 30, 2012 · I use it when explaining those prepositions in my classes, just before I explain that the distinction between "under" and "underneath" is microscopic, and often not important.

Feb 25, 2020 · I was asked this question recently- Are you wearing anything underneath your shirt?. So, I am wondering if it's possible to use under instead of underneath in the above sentence?

Aug 8, 2012 · Beneath and underneath both indicate similar concepts, and since under- is a free morpheme in many contexts, is neath a bound morpheme or does it derive from a standalone root? I …

Aug 16, 2019 · The much more common expression is to "work under," but I saw "work underneath" in this Wikipedia article and for some reason it bothered me: In return, the empress worked underneath …

May 25, 2022 · Is there any distinction between "pull from under the rug" and "leave in the lurch"? What separates them? I've scoured some online dictionaries, but I fail to see the difference...

No, "underneath" does not imply a greater level of depth than either "beneath" or "below". underneath The under- indicates the subject of comparison is directly below the object or right "under its …

Oct 6, 2015 · Was it ethical for Bernie, the manager, to quit without informing his supervisees? supervisee: one who is supervised, who works under a supervisor (yourdictionary.com) It became …

Jan 26, 2018 · 0 What is a word for the levels of hierarchy underneath an employee? This question is very similar to this but I'm looking for a general term for the levels themselves. In a phrase the word …

Nov 2, 2017 · A dress is a one-piece garment containing a skirt. What's the word for a one-piece garment that looks like a dress, except it has shorts instead? Are there any qualifiers depending on …