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What is the suffix underground?

"Underground" is not a suffix. It is a compound adjective, meaning it is made up of two words combined together to create a new meaning.

The words that make up "underground" are:

* Under: A preposition indicating a position below something else.

* Ground: A noun referring to the surface of the earth.

Therefore, "underground" describes something that is located beneath the surface of the earth.

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