The difference between Underhand and Underhandedly
When used as adverbs, underhand means with an underhand movement, whereas underhandedly means in an underhanded manner.
Underhand is also noun with the meaning: the lower of two hands, the hand under the work.
Underhand is also verb with the meaning: to toss or lob with an underhand movement.
Underhand is also adjective with the meaning: secret.
check bellow for the other definitions of Underhand and Underhandedly
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Underhand as an adjective:
secret; clandestine
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Underhand as an adjective (by extension):
dishonest and sneaky; done in a secret or sly manner
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Underhand as an adjective (in various ball games, of a ball):
thrown (etc.) with the hand brought forward and up from below
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Underhand as an adverb:
with an underhand movement
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Underhand as an adverb:
in a sly, sneaky or secret manner
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Underhand as a verb:
To toss or lob with an underhand movement.
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Underhand as a verb:
To trick, deceive or gull.
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Underhand as a verb (mining):
To excavate downward in successive steps or horizontal slices while positioned above on unbroken ore.
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Underhand as a noun (textiles):
The lower of two hands, the hand under the work.
Examples:
"Your underhand should be entirely under the quilt."
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Underhandedly as an adverb:
In an underhanded manner.