underground
word
Definition
Underground means below the surface of the ground. It can also describe secret or illegal activity, or music, art, and culture that are outside the mainstream.
Usage & Nuances
As an adjective, it often means 'below ground': 'underground tunnel'. As a noun in British English, 'the Underground' means the subway system in London. It also commonly describes secret groups ('an underground movement') or non-mainstream culture ('underground music').
Example Sentences
The train goes underground after this station.
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They built an underground parking garage.
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She likes underground music more than pop.
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We took the Underground to the museum because traffic was terrible.
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The group printed newspapers in an underground press during the war.
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That café has become a meeting spot for the city's underground art scene.
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