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Meaning of
underlie
in English
underlie
us
//ˌʌndəˈraɪ//
uk
//ˌʌndəˈraɪ//
#common
Past Tense
underlay
Past Participle
underlain
Participle Verb
underlying
Third Person Singular
underlies
Definitions
Verb
to
lie
directly
beneath
something
The
foundation
underlies
the
entire
building
structure
.
to
be
situated
under
or
below
something
;
provide
support
The
rocks
underlie
the
soil
in
this
area
.
to
form
the
basis
or
foundation
of
something
The
company's
success
underlies
the
hard
work
of
its
employees
.