HyperDic: undercurrent

English > 2 senses of the word undercurrent:
NOUNcognitionundercurrent, undertonea subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance
eventundercurrent, undertidea current below the surface of a fluid
undercurrent > pronunciation
Soundsah'nderker.ahnt
Rhymesabandonment ... wonderment: 671 rhymes with ahnt...
English > undercurrent: 2 senses > noun 1, cognition
MeaningA subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning / meaning.
Synonymundertone
Broadermeaning, substanceThe idea that is intended
Spanishtrasfondo
English > undercurrent: 2 senses > noun 2, event
MeaningA current below the surface of a fluid.
Synonymundertide
Part oftideThe periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
Narrowerundertow, sea puss, sea-puss, sea purse, sea-purse, sea-pooseThe seaward undercurrent created after waves have broken on the shore
Broadercurrent, streamA steady flow of a fluid (usually from natural causes)
Spanishcorriente submarina

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