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to be the hidden cause or basis of something
"Strong cultural traditions underlie the community's practices."
a person of low rank or importance; a subordinate
"The manager ordered his underlings to finish the task quickly."
basic or hidden but important; forming the foundation of something
"The underlying reason for the conflict was never addressed."
to supply with fewer workers or personnel than needed
"The hospital was undermanned during the flu outbreak."
to gradually weaken or damage something or someone
"Constant criticism can undermine a child's confidence."
to fail to recognize the full value or importance of something or someone
"Many people underrate the benefits of regular exercise."
to emphasize or highlight something
"The incident underscored the need for better safety measures."
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."
Smaller than the usual or expected size.
"The undersized puppy struggled to keep up with its siblings."
To describe something as being less important or serious than it really is.
"He tends to understate his achievements."
Presented in a subtle and restrained way.
"She wore an elegant but understated dress."
An actor who learns another's role to act as a replacement if needed.
"The understudy performed when the lead actor fell ill."
To agree to do or begin to do something important or difficult.
"She undertook the responsibility of organizing the event."
A person whose job is to prepare the dead for burial and arrange funerals.
"The undertaker prepared the body for the funeral service."
A task, project, or responsibility that someone agrees to do.
"Starting a new company is a difficult undertaking."
To assign too low a value or importance to something or someone.
"She felt that her boss consistently undervalued her contributions."
The criminal world of organized crime or the mythical world of the dead.
"The detective spent years studying the secrets of the underworld."
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."
More than is reasonable, excessive, or inappropriate.
"He placed undue pressure on his employees to meet the deadline."
To move with a smooth, wave-like motion.
"The snake undulated across the sand."
Having a smoothly rising and falling form or motion like waves.
"We drove through undulating hills."
Having a wavy surface or form.
"The artist painted the undulous sea at sunset."
To dig up from the ground or to discover something hidden.
"Archaeologists unearthed ancient artifacts at the site."
Strange or unnatural in a way that seems not of this world
"The forest was filled with an unearthly glow."
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