under

US /ˈʌn.dɚ/
UK /ˈʌn.dɚ/
"under" picture
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extending directly below

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The cat is hiding under the bed.
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She put the book under her arm.
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beneath
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aboveover
2.

less than (a specified amount, rate, or number)

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Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
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The temperature dropped under zero.
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below
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overabove
3.

controlled or governed by

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The country is under new management.
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The city is under siege.
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subject togoverned by
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independent of
1.

in or to a lower position or state

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Push the lever under.
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The sun went under the horizon.
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downbelow
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upabove
1.

lower in position; subordinate

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He felt under and out of place.
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The team was under and struggling.
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subordinateinferior
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superiordominant
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bubble undercome underfall undergo underknuckle underunder the circumstancesbe under no illusion