Underrate or Underate
Correct spelling “Underrate” vs wrong “Underate”.
Underate
Incorrect spelling - “Underate” is incorrect and not used in standard English.
"Underate" is a common misspelling of "Underrate". Always use "Underrate" when referring to the correct word.
Underrate
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
“Underrate” means to undervalue or underestimate someone or something.
Definition of Underrate
"Underrate": “Underrate” means to undervalue or underestimate someone or something.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for Underrate
- • undervalue
- • underestimate
Usage Examples
"Correct:" Do not underrate her talent.
"Correct:" People often underrate small businesses.
"Correct:" Never underrate the power of consistency.
"Correct:" He underrated his opponent.
"Incorrect:" Do not underate her talent.
"Incorrect:" People often underate small businesses.
"Incorrect:" Never underate the power of consistency.
"Incorrect:" He underated his opponent.
Notes:
- • Remember ‘rate’ not ‘rate’ missing e.
- • Underate is always wrong.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Correct spelling?
A: Underrate.
Q: Why not underate?
A: Missing extra ‘r’.
Q: Meaning?
A: To undervalue or underestimate.
Q: Trick?
A: Double R in rate → underrate.
Summary
“Underrate” is correct; “Underate” is wrong.