Underwater and Underneath

Underwater

Underwater adjective - Living, lying, or occurring below the surface of the water.
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Underneath and underwater are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Underneath" instead an adverb "Underwater".

Underneath

Underneath adverb - In or to a lower place.
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Underwater and underneath are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Underwater" instead an adverb "Underneath".
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