Under: meaning, definitions and examples
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under
[ ˈʌndər ]
in a lower position
located beneath or below; in or into a lower position or level; beneath the surface of the earth; to a place beneath or lower than; below the surface of water
Synonyms
below, beneath, beneath, beneath, underneath
Examples of usage
- He hid under the table.
- The treasure was buried under the sand.
- The submarine went under the water.
- I found my keys under the bed.
- The fish swam under the bridge.
less than
indicating the relationship between a thing being considered and a point of reference
Synonyms
below, beneath, beneath, inferior to, less than
Examples of usage
- The temperature is under 30 degrees.
- The project was completed under budget.
- He finished the race in under two hours.
- She was under the impression that the meeting was at 9 am.
- The company operates under strict regulations.
Translations
Translations of the word "under" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sob
🇮🇳 के तहत
🇩🇪 unter
🇮🇩 di bawah
🇺🇦 під
🇵🇱 pod
🇯🇵 下に
🇫🇷 sous
🇪🇸 bajo
🇹🇷 altında
🇰🇷 아래에
🇸🇦 تحت
🇨🇿 pod
🇸🇰 pod
🇨🇳 在...下面
🇸🇮 pod
🇮🇸 undir
🇰🇿 астында
🇬🇪 ქვეშ
🇦🇿 altında
🇲🇽 bajo
Word origin
The word 'under' has Old English origins, derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'under'. It has been used in English for centuries to indicate a lower position, level, or amount. Over time, 'under' has evolved to be used in various contexts, both as an adverb and a preposition, to describe relationships of position, quantity, or comparison. Its versatility and simplicity have made 'under' a fundamental and widely used word in the English language.
See also: underage, underbelly, underbody, underfed, underhanded, underling, underneath, underpants, underside, understand, underwear.