Definitions

1. verb

to be the basis or foundation of something; to be present beneath the surface or below a certain level

“The poverty rate underlies many social issues in the city.”

2. noun

a basis or foundation of something

“The underlie of the project’s success was the team’s hard work.”

3. verb

to be hidden or concealed beneath the surface or below a certain level

“The problem underlies the company’s financial reports.”

4. noun

something that is present beneath the surface or below a certain level

“The underlie of the forest was a network of hidden streams.”