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Meaning of the word under in English

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under

US /ˈʌn.dɚ/
UK /ˈʌn.dɚ/
"under" picture

Preposition

1.

extending directly below

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

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

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

controlled or governed by

Example:
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The country is under new management.
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The city is under siege.
Synonym:
subject togoverned by
Synonym:
independent of

Adverb

1.

in or to a lower position or state

Example:
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Push the lever under.
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The sun went under the horizon.
Synonym:
downbelow
Synonym:
upabove

Adjective

1.

lower in position; subordinate

Example:
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He felt under and out of place.
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The team was under and struggling.
Synonym:
subordinateinferior
Synonym:
superiordominant
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