Underlies

verb

Word Frequency: 2.1

Definitions

1.verbTo lie in a position directly beneath.

2.verbTo lie under or beneath.

"A stratum of clay underlies the surface gravel."

3.verbTo serve as a basis of; form the foundation of.

"a doctrine underlying a theory"

4.verbTo be subject to; be liable to answer, as a charge or challenge.

5.verbTo underlay.

The Daily Word NerdA new word, a puzzle, and a fun fact — free in your inbox every morning.

Free forever · unsubscribe anytime · all 14 newsletters

That email did not go through — please check it and try again.