underside

noun
UK: /ˈʌndəsaɪd/
US: /ˈʌndərsaɪd/

  1. The bottom surface of something.

    1. The underside of the car was covered in rust.
    2. We examined the underside of the leaf to identify the insect eggs.

  2. The hidden or less visible part of something, often with negative connotations.

    1. He saw the dark underside of the city during his investigation.
    2. The journalist exposed the corrupt underside of the political system.

Synonyms

bottom belly reverse

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "underside" in English means: The bottom surface of something., The hidden or less visible part of something, often with negative connotations..

The phonetic transcription of "underside" is /ˈʌndəsaɪd/ in British English and /ˈʌndərsaɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "underside": bottom, belly, reverse.

Example usage of "underside": "The underside of the car was covered in rust.". More examples on the page.