underground

/ˈʌndərˌɡraʊnd/ adverb A2 Neutral

Daily Life

Meaning

Below the surface of the ground.

💡 "Underground" describes something that is below the ground.

Example Sentences

I take the bus underground to go to work .

The train goes underground when it reaches the city center .

We traveled underground to reach the city center quickly .

Word in Context

Yesterday Tom walked in the park and looked at the grass . He saw a small hole and a rabbit went underground . He waited and watched the rabbit's head come out a little later . Then he smiled and continued his walk .

Common Phrases

underground train underground tunnel

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