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under
Pronunciation
/ˈʌndɚ/
British pronunciation
/ˈʌndə/

Definition & Meaning of "under"in English

under
01

in or to a position lower than and directly beneath something

below

underneath

down

beneath

under definition and meaning
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Examples
She found her keys under a pile of papers on her desk.
The cat hid under the table when it heard a loud noise.
1.1

beneath something that acts as a cover, layer, or shield

under

underneath

beneath

example
Examples
The letter was buried under a stack of old newspapers.
He hid his money under a loose floorboard.
1.2

at a position physically lower than another space or structure

under

beneath

example
Examples
The kitchen is located directly under the master bedroom.
We found a secret basement under the main hall.
02

concealed beneath a visible appearance, exterior, or disguise

behind

beneath

example
Examples
Under her cheerful smile, she was hiding sadness.
He maintained professionalism under his nervousness.
03

having a position subordinate to someone in a hierarchy

beneath

below

behind

example
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The sergeant is under the captain in the hierarchy.
He is under the vice president in the company's structure.
04

less than a particular quantity, standard, or limit

below

example
Examples
Children under five eat for free.
Inflation stayed under 3 % for the year.
05

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

before

underneath

example
Examples
The country is under the rule of a monarchy.
The country is under military rule.
5.1

confirmed, issued, or made valid through the authority or signature of someone

example
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The document was signed under the mayor's seal.
The agreement was ratified under the governor's hand.
5.2

within the time span or during the leadership of a particular individual or government

example
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The cathedral was built under King Henry VIII.
Major reforms were introduced under the prime minister's tenure.
06

in conformity with or following a particular standard, rule, or guideline

in accordance with

in line with

in compliance with

within

inside

example
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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

beneath

example
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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
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The book falls under the category of science fiction.
The product is under the electronics section in the store.
8.1

using a particular name, alias, or designation

example
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He traveled under a false name.
The artist worked under several pseudonyms.
8.2

(in computing) operating within the framework or system of a specified computer environment

example
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The program runs under Windows 11.
This software operates under Linux.
09

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

example
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The material is currently under review.
He is currently under medical treatment.
9.1

existing within a particular condition or situation

example
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They lived under constant fear.
The country remains under economic sanctions.
10

cultivated with a particular crop or vegetation

example
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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
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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
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The ship sailed under steam.
The vessel drifted under sail.
under
01

at or to a position directly beneath or lower than something

at a lower place

below

beneath

down

downhill

under definition and meaning
example
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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
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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
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As evening approached, the sun slipped under.
They watched the moon sink under in the early dawn.
04

below the surface of water

example
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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

less

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

located on or forming the bottom side or surface of something

bottom

bottommost

lowermost

nether

lowest

under definition and meaning
example
Examples
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

insensible

senseless

unconscious

out

example
Examples
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
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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

subordinate

second

example
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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
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She packed her underclothes neatly into the suitcase.
The plumber inspected the underfloor piping for leaks.
1.1

used to denote a role that is secondary or subordinate to a higher position

sub

under

example
Examples
Each department had an underofficer to assist with daily operations.
The underclerk processed all the minor paperwork.
02

used to indicate something done to an inadequate or insufficient degree

example
Examples
The children at the shelter were severely undernourished.
His argument was weak because it was underdeveloped.
Under
01

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

deficit

shortfall

example
Examples
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
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He caught only unders during the fishing trip.
The contest rules disqualified any unders caught during the tournament.
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