Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ˈʌndərwɛr/

clothing worn under other clothes, next to the skin

"She bought new underwear from the department store."

verb
/ˌʌn.dəˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

To charge less than the correct or fair amount.

"The shopkeeper accidentally undercharged me for the groceries."

noun
/ˈʌndərkləʊðz/

Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, such as underwear or lingerie

"He folded his underclothes neatly before packing them."

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undercut

verb
/ˈʌndərkʌt/

to sell at a lower price than a competitor; to weaken or undermine something

"The company tried to undercut its rivals by offering lower prices."

noun
/ˈʌndərdɒɡ/

a competitor thought to have little chance of winning; a weaker party in a contest

"The underdog team surprised everyone by winning the championship."

verb
/ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪt/

To judge something as less important or smaller than it really is.

"Never underestimate the power of teamwork."

adjective
/ˌʌndərɪkˈspoʊzd/

insufficiently exposed to light (in photography) or not given enough attention

"The photo was underexposed and looked too dark."

noun
/ˈʌndərˌɡɑːrmənt/

a piece of clothing worn under outer clothes, usually next to the skin

"He bought new undergarments for the wedding."

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undergird

verb
/ˌʌndərˈɡɜːrd/

to provide support or foundation for; to strengthen

"Strong values undergird a healthy society."

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undergo

verb
/ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/

to go through something, especially something unpleasant or difficult

"She had to undergo surgery to recover."

noun
/ˌʌndəˈɡrædʒuət/

a student who has not yet earned a bachelor's degree

"She is an undergraduate studying computer science."

adjective
/ˈʌndərhænd/

done secretly and dishonestly; deceitful

"The politician was accused of using underhand tactics to win the election."

adjective
/ˌʌndərˈhændɪd/

acting or done in a dishonest or secret way

"They exposed the company's underhanded dealings with its suppliers."

verb
/ˌʌndərˈlaɪ/

to be the hidden cause or basis of something

"Strong cultural traditions underlie the community's practices."

noun
/ˈʌndərlɪŋ/

a person of low rank or importance; a subordinate

"The manager ordered his underlings to finish the task quickly."

adjective
/ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/

basic or hidden but important; forming the foundation of something

"The underlying reason for the conflict was never addressed."

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underman

verb
/ˈʌndərˌmæn/

to supply with fewer workers or personnel than needed

"The hospital was undermanned during the flu outbreak."

verb
/ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/

to gradually weaken or damage something or someone

"Constant criticism can undermine a child's confidence."

preposition, adverb, adjective
/ˌʌndərˈniːθ/

Located directly below or beneath something

"The keys were hidden underneath the pile of papers."

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noun
ˌʌndərˈprɪvəlɪdʒd ɡruːps

Groups of people who lack basic necessities or advantages that are available to other members of society.

"Underprivileged groups benefit from social initiatives."

verb
/ˌʌndəˈreɪt/

to fail to recognize the full value or importance of something or someone

"Many people underrate the benefits of regular exercise."

verb
/ˌʌndərˈskɔːr/

to emphasize or highlight something

"The incident underscored the need for better safety measures."

verb
/ˌʌndərˈsɛl/

to sell something at a lower price than competitors or to downplay the value of something

"The shop undersold its rivals by offering huge discounts."

adjective
/ˌʌndərˈsaɪzd/

Smaller than the usual or expected size.

"The undersized puppy struggled to keep up with its siblings."

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verb
/ˌʌndərˈstænd/

to grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something

"I finally understand the problem."

adjective
/ˌʌndərˈstændəbl/

Able to be understood; reasonable or justifiable.

"Her reaction was understandable given the situation."

noun
/ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/

the ability to grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something

"Her understanding of the issue was impressive."

verb
/ˌʌndərˈsteɪt/

To describe something as being less important or serious than it really is.

"He tends to understate his achievements."

adjective
/ˌʌndərˈsteɪtɪd/

Presented in a subtle and restrained way.

"She wore an elegant but understated dress."

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noun
/ˈʌn.dɚˌstɔː.ri/

The layer of vegetation beneath the main canopy of a forest.

"The understory of a rainforest is home to small mammals and insects."

noun
/ˈʌndərˌstʌdi/

An actor who learns another's role to act as a replacement if needed.

"The understudy performed when the lead actor fell ill."

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undertake

verb
/ˌʌndərˈteɪk/

To agree to do or begin to do something important or difficult.

"She undertook the responsibility of organizing the event."

noun
/ˈʌndərˌteɪkər/

A person whose job is to prepare the dead for burial and arrange funerals.

"The undertaker prepared the body for the funeral service."

noun
/ˈʌndərˌteɪkɪŋ/

A task, project, or responsibility that someone agrees to do.

"Starting a new company is a difficult undertaking."

verb
/ˌʌndərˈvæljuː/

To assign too low a value or importance to something or someone.

"She felt that her boss consistently undervalued her contributions."

noun
/ˈʌndərweər/

Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, typically next to the skin.

"He bought new underwear for the trip."

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underworld

noun
/ˈʌndərˌwɜːrld/

The criminal world of organized crime or the mythical world of the dead.

"The detective spent years studying the secrets of the underworld."

verb
/ˈʌndərˌraɪt/

To guarantee financial support, especially by agreeing to cover losses or risks; in insurance, to assess and accept risks.

"The bank agreed to underwrite the company's new bond issue."

adjective
/ˌʌndɪˈzaɪərəbl/

not wanted or wished for; harmful or unpleasant

"The new policy had several undesirable consequences."

adjective
/ˌʌndɪˈveləpt/

not yet developed; immature or primitive

"The undeveloped land was later turned into a park."

adjective
/ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/

not interrupted or interfered with; calm and peaceful

"She slept undisturbed for eight hours."

adjective
/ʌnˈdɪvaɪdɪd/

whole; complete; not separated or split

"The team showed undivided attention to the coach's instructions."

adverb
/ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/

without a doubt, certainly

"He is undoubtedly the best player on the team."

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Undue

adjective
/ʌnˈdjuː/

More than is reasonable, excessive, or inappropriate.

"He placed undue pressure on his employees to meet the deadline."

verb
/ˈʌndjʊleɪt/

To move with a smooth, wave-like motion.

"The snake undulated across the sand."

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undulating

adjective
/ˈʌndjʊleɪtɪŋ/

Having a smoothly rising and falling form or motion like waves.

"We drove through undulating hills."

adjective
/ˈʌndjʊləs/

Having a wavy surface or form.

"The artist painted the undulous sea at sunset."

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unearth

verb
/ʌnˈɜːθ/

To dig up from the ground or to discover something hidden.

"Archaeologists unearthed ancient artifacts at the site."

adjective
/ʌnˈɜːrθli/

Strange or unnatural in a way that seems not of this world

"The forest was filled with an unearthly glow."

adjective
/ʌnˈiːzi/

worried; anxious; uncomfortable; restless

"She felt uneasy about walking alone at night."