Under
volume
British pronunciation/ˈʌndə/
American pronunciation/ˈʌndɚ/
01

in or to a position lower than and directly beneath something

under definition and meaning
example
Example
click on words
She found her keys under a pile of papers on her desk.
The cat hid under the table when it heard a loud noise.
02

concealed beneath a visible appearance, exterior, or disguise

example
Example
click on words
Under her cheerful smile, she was hiding sadness.
He maintained professionalism under his nervousness.
03

having a position subordinate to someone in a hierarchy

example
Example
click on words
The sergeant is under the captain in the hierarchy.
04

less than a particular quantity, standard, or limit

example
Example
click on words
The temperature remained under 20 degrees Celsius.
The noise level should be kept under 60 decibels.
05

being subject to the rule, authority, or governance of something or someone

example
Example
click on words
The country is under the rule of a monarchy.
The employees are under the supervision of the manager.
06

na základě, podle

in conformity with or following a particular standard, rule, or guideline
example
Example
click on words
The company operates under strict quality standards.
The students must work under the guidelines provided by the instructor.
07

affected or strained by a force, influence, or condition

example
Example
click on words
The bridge collapsed under the strain of heavy traffic.
He cracked under interrogation.
08

placed in or categorized within a particular heading or classification

example
Example
click on words
The book falls under the category of science fiction.
The product is under the electronics section in the store.
09

being in the process of a particular action, treatment, or change

example
Example
click on words
The material is currently under review.
The patient is under treatment for a medical condition.
10

cultivated with a particular crop or vegetation

example
Example
click on words
The field is under wheat this season.
Several acres are under corn.
11

born during the astrological time associated with a specific zodiac sign

example
Example
click on words
She was born under Leo.
Artists born under Pisces are said to be very creative.
12

moved or driven by a particular mode of propulsion

example
Example
click on words
The ship sailed under steam.
The vessel drifted under sail.
13

pod, v rámci

used to give a reason or explanation for something
example
Example
click on words
The plants withered under the scorching sun.
Rostliny zaschly pod horkým sluncem.
The project failed under poor management.
Projekt selhal pod špatným vedením.
01

at or to a position directly beneath or lower than something

under definition and meaning
example
Example
click on words
The ball rolled under and disappeared from sight.
He ducked quickly under to avoid the swinging branch.
02

into a position where something is buried, hidden, or covered by something else

example
Example
click on words
The car was buried under after the avalanche.
Their supplies were trapped under after the landslide.
03

downward beyond the horizon or out of sight

example
Example
click on words
As evening approached, the sun slipped under.
They watched the moon sink under in the early dawn.
04

below the surface of water

example
Example
click on words
The submarine dipped under and vanished from sight.
He held his breath and swam under to retrieve the lost ring.
05

at or to a point less than a specified amount, standard, or limit

example
Example
click on words
The discount applies to purchases of $ 50 or under.
Children four and under enter the museum for free.
06

Into a state of being unaware or insensible, especially from anesthesia or exhaustion

example
Example
click on words
He was quickly put under for the surgery.
The blow to the head knocked him under instantly.
07

into a state of being controlled, governed, or subordinate

example
Example
click on words
The rebels were forced under by the advancing army.
They brought the unruly region under within months.
08

into a state of collapse, destruction, or failure

example
Example
click on words
Many small businesses went under during the recession.
The storm took several fishing vessels under.
01

located on or forming the bottom side or surface of something

under definition and meaning
example
Example
click on words
The under side of the leaf had tiny white spots.
They painted the under frame of the table to prevent rust.
02

in a state of being rendered insensible or unconscious, especially by medical anesthesia

example
Example
click on words
The patient was still under when the nurse checked his vitals.
She was under for the entire operation.
03

being below the expected, required, or ideal level of a specific quality

InformalInformal
example
Example
click on words
The soup was a little under and needed more seasoning.
This batch of bread feels under compared to yesterday's.
04

holding a position that is subordinate to another in rank

example
Example
click on words
He worked closely with the under manager on the project.
The under officers reported directly to the general.
under-
01

used to indicate a position lower than or beneath something else

example
Example
click on words
The bridge's structure was weakened by underwater currents.
His underperformance in the exam surprised everyone.
02

used to indicate something done to an inadequate or insufficient degree

example
Example
click on words
The children at the shelter were severely undernourished.
His argument was weak because it was underdeveloped.
01

a shortage recorded when the actual amount is less than what is needed or counted

example
Example
click on words
The cashier reported a small under at closing.
The auditor noted several minor unders in the report.
02

an instance of being under a required size, amount, or standard

InformalInformal
example
Example
click on words
He caught only unders during the fishing trip.
The contest rules disqualified any unders caught during the tournament.
LanGeek
Stáhnout Aplikaci
langeek application

Download Mobile App

stars

app store