Less than
Underneath and less than are semantically related. in inferior topic. In some cases you can use "Underneath" instead a preposition phrase "Less than".
Underneath
Underneath adverb - In or to a lower place.
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Synonyms for Underneath
Less than and underneath are semantically related. You can use "Less than" instead a preposition "Underneath".
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- He never raises his voice, he's never anything less than exquisitely polite, but the whole time there's just pure, Papa Wolf, Oncoming Storm fury lurking underneath.
Source: Fanfic Recs / Doctor Who -
Luckily for Betty, it not only dissolved the ladle that was holding it in less than a second, but it also dissolved the tureen and the floor underneath it, causing the whole thing to fall into the ground.
Source: Ate the Spoon - Lampshaded in Futurama: In the episode "Less Than Hero," Leela reveals to her parents that she is the superhero "Clobberella" by ripping off her clothing to reveal her super suit underneath — even though the outfit's high collar should have been visible under her usual tank top.
Source: Flung Clothing
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