| part of speech: |
preposition |
| definition 1: |
beneath; below.
dust under the bed
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| definition 2: |
beneath the surface of.
life under the ocean |
| definition 3: |
at or in a position farther down or lower than.
The mouth is located under the nose.- antonyms:
- above, over
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| definition 4: |
smaller or less than.
It costs under two dollars. |
| definition 5: |
below in rank or importance.
- antonyms:
- above, over
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| definition 6: |
within the group or category of.
That book is filed under the author's name. |
| definition 7: |
designated or represented by.
She writes under another name. |
| definition 8: |
subject to the control or authority of.
The country is suffering under his leadership. |
| definition 9: |
subject to the instruction or supervision of.
She studies under famous people. |
| definition 10: |
subject to the conditions or limits of.
He's under oath and must tell the truth. |
| definition 11: |
in the process of.
a new plan under consideration |
| definition 12: |
in accordance with.
Under no circumstances will I go. |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition 1: |
into or by way of a lower place or position.
- antonyms:
- above
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| definition 2: |
below the surface.
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| definition 3: |
in a lower degree or quantity.
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| definition 4: |
in or into an inferior condition, rank, or position.
- antonyms:
- above
- similar words:
- down
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| related words: |
down |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
located in a lower position; beneath.
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| definition 2: |
lower in degree or rank.
- similar words:
- lower
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| definition 3: |
lower or less than required or desired.
- similar words:
- shy
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| related words: |
inferior, subordinate |