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| un·der·ground [ úndər gròwnd ] |
adjective |
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1. beneath Earth's surface: located, happening, or operating beneath the surface of the Earth
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2. covert: concealed and done in secret
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3. contrary to prevailing culture: separate from a prevailing social or artistic environment, and often exercising a subversive influence
  The story had been circulating in the underground press.
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noun |
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1. resistance movement: a secret movement that aims to overthrow a government or fight against an occupying enemy
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2. movement contrary to prevailing culture: a movement or group that is separate from the prevailing social or artistic environment and often exerts a subversive influence
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3. U.K. rail
Same as subway (sense 1)
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adverb |
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1. below ground: below the surface of the ground
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2. secretly: in secret or in hiding
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