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underground

/ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/ adjective, noun · British & US
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What does underground mean?

adjective, noun

Extending or situated below the surface of the earth; below ground level. A system of tunnels and passageways beneath the ground, especially one used for transportation or as a shelter.

Example

"The city's underground network of tunnels and metro lines made it easy to get around without a car."

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