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subterranean

adjective
/ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/

Meaning

Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth’s surface; hidden or secret.

Example Sentences

Subterranean water sources help sustain agriculture.

The miners discovered a subterranean tunnel.

Synonyms

underground, buried, concealed, hidden, secret
Entry 1
underground, buried, concealed
Entry 2
underground, hidden, concealed, secret

Antonyms

surface-level, exposed, above-ground, surface, open
Entry 1
surface-level, exposed, above-ground
Entry 2
surface, open

Collocations

subterranean tunnel, subterranean chamber, subterranean passage

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