underlies (0 synonym found)

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Definition of underlies:

(v) : (transitive) To lay (something) underneath something else; to put under.
(v) : (transitive) To provide a support for something; to raise or support by something laid under.
(n) : A soft floor covering that lies under a carpet.
(n) : A layer (of earth, etc.) that lies under another; substratum.
(n) : Anything that is underlaid.
(v) : (transitive) To put a tap on (a shoe).

Definition of underlies:

(v) : (transitive) To lay (something) underneath something else; to put under.
(v) : (transitive) To provide a support for something; to raise or support by something laid under.
(n) : A soft floor covering that lies under a carpet.
(n) : A layer (of earth, etc.) that lies under another; substratum.
(n) : Anything that is underlaid.
(v) : (transitive) To put a tap on (a shoe).

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