underground

Definition

  • adjective: located or occurring below the surface of the earth
  • adverb: beneath the surface of the earth
  • synonyms: secret, subterraneous, subterranean

Examples

  • The political party 'went underground' [=started working in secret] after the new government took power.

  • I've ridden on the New York subway, the Paris Metro, and the London 'Underground'.

  • The drugs are supplied through an 'underground' network.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Oh,... this is so humiliating. Try not to make a sound. What are you telling him Mufasa? Mufasa?...Simba? Ha ha ha ha ha. That's very good. Ha ha ha... Zazu. Yes? Sir. News from the underground. Now, this time-- Sire! Hyenas!! In the Pride Lands! Zazu, take Simba home. Oh Dad, can't I come? (..)
    1994 The Lion King