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Definition of underside

underside

/ˈʌn.dɚˌsaɪd/
un · der · side
Plural:undersides
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underside Lexical Profile

underside Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The bottom, lower surface, or part of an object, organism, or structure that faces downward or rests on the ground.

Example

"The biologist carefully examined the pale green underside of the fern leaf for tiny spore clusters."

2

A hidden, unpleasant, or less respectable aspect of a situation, society, or institution.

Example

"The investigative documentary exposed the grim underside of the city's glamorous nightlife industry."

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• Nearby Words

undershirt
undershoot
undershorts
underside
undersigned
undersize
undersized

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Underside. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/underside
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