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belowground

adverb or adjective
be·​low·​ground | \ bi-ˌlō-ˈgrau̇nd How to pronounce belowground (audio) , bi-ˈlō-ˌgrau̇nd\

Definition of belowground

: beneath the surface of the earth
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Synonyms & Antonyms for belowground

Synonyms

subsurface, subterranean, underground

Antonyms

aboveground, surface

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Examples of belowground in a Sentence

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 Explore Edinburgh’s historic alleyways Layers upon layers of history mean visitors must head belowground to see Edinburgh’s only preserved, 17th-century street. — Meghan Miner Murray, National Geographic, "9 of Europe’s underground marvels," 2 Aug. 2019

First Known Use of belowground

1617, in the meaning defined above

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