UNDERLIES Underlies means to be the basis or foundation of something, with underlying as the present participle, underlied as the past tense, underlier as the noun form, underliest as the superlative form, and underly as the adverb form. Underlies is when something forms the foundation or basis of something else, with underlying being the current state, underlied being the past, underlier being the person or thing, underliest being the best or most foundational, and
The word UNDERLIES can be used in various contexts in written and spoken English. As a valid Scrabble word, it represents a legitimate part of the English lexicon, even if it may not be commonly used in everyday conversation.
Understanding words like UNDERLIES helps expand your vocabulary and appreciation for the diversity of the English language. Many words in the Scrabble dictionary come from specialized fields, historical periods, or other languages, showing how English continues to evolve and incorporate new terms.
Word: UNDERLIES
Length: 9 letters
Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS
Status: Official Scrabble word
The word UNDERLIES can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.