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belowground

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Beneath the surface of the ground; underground.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

underneath the ground

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • most of his friends are now belowground

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

under the level of the ground

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • belowground storage areas
  • underground caverns

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: underground

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From below + ground.