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subway vs underground

underground vs subway

subway and underground both are nouns.

subway is not an adjective while underground is an adjective.

subway is not an adverb while underground is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
subway Yes No No No
underground Yes Yes No Yes
As nouns, subway and underground are synonyms defined as:
  • subway and underground: an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city)
Other synonyms of subway include metro, subway system, tube.
subway (noun) underground (noun)
an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city) an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city)
an underground tunnel or passage enabling pedestrians to cross a road or railway a secret group organized to overthrow a government or occupation force
subway (adjective) underground (adjective)
conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
under the level of the ground
subway (adverb) underground (adverb)
beneath the surface of the earth
in or into hiding or secret operation
Difference between subway and underground

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