The difference between Go underground and Underground
When used as verbs, go underground means to escape into a burrow, hole, etc. when being hunted, whereas underground means to route electricity distribution cables underground.
Underground is also noun with the meaning: an underground railway.
Underground is also adverb with the meaning: below the ground.
Underground is also adjective with the meaning: below the ground.
check bellow for the other definitions of Go underground and Underground
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Go underground as a verb (intransitive, especially of an animal, chiefly, North America):
To escape into a burrow, hole, etc. when being hunted.
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Go underground as a verb (figurative, by extension, chiefly, North America):
To hide from public view or sequester oneself, especially when authorities, members of the news media, or others are looking for one.
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Underground as an adjective (not comparable):
Below the ground; below the surface of the Earth.
Examples:
"synonyms: subterranean"
"There is an underground tunnel that takes you across the river."
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Underground as an adjective:
Hidden, furtive, secretive.
Examples:
"synonyms: clandestine hiddhush-hush secret"
"These criminals operate through an underground network."
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Underground as an adjective:
Of music, art, etc, outside the mainstream.
Examples:
"synonyms: unconventional"
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Underground as an adverb:
Below the ground.
Examples:
"synonyms: [[below]] [[ground]]"
"The tunnel goes underground at this point."
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Underground as an adverb:
Secretly.
Examples:
"synonyms: clandestinely in secret on the quiet"
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Underground as a noun (chiefly, British):
An underground railway.
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Underground as a noun (with "the"):
A movement or organisation of people who resist political convention.
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Underground as a noun (with "the"):
A movement or organisation of people who resist artistic convention.
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Underground as a verb:
To route electricity distribution cables underground