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

  1. Underhand as an adjective:

    secret; clandestine

  2. Underhand as an adjective (by extension):

    dishonest and sneaky; done in a secret or sly manner

  3. Underhand as an adjective (in various ball games, of a ball):

    thrown (etc.) with the hand brought forward and up from below

  1. Underhand as an adverb:

    with an underhand movement

  2. Underhand as an adverb:

    in a sly, sneaky or secret manner

  1. Underhand as a verb:

    To toss or lob with an underhand movement.

  2. Underhand as a verb:

    To trick, deceive or gull.

  3. Underhand as a verb (mining):

    To excavate downward in successive steps or horizontal slices while positioned above on unbroken ore.

  1. Underhand as a noun (textiles):

    The lower of two hands, the hand under the work.

    Examples:

    "Your underhand should be entirely under the quilt."

  1. Underhandedly as an adverb:

    In an underhanded manner.

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