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under

/ˈʊndə/
Meanings
  • preposition, adverb

    Below or beneath something; lower in position or less in extent.

    - "The book is under the table."
    - "The bridge is under repair."
    - "He is under the impression that he is right."
  • preposition, adverb

    Protected or sheltered from above.

    - "The flowers are under the shade of the tree."
    - "The children were under the protection of their parents."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈʌndɚ/



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Antonyms

above , over , above , over
Synonyms

below , beneath , below , beneath , underneath
Rhymes
Words rhyming with under
bummer , tumor , humdrum , plummer
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. under (en) : Preposition, adverb meaning below or beneath

  2. under (en) : Subordinate, as in a subordinate clause or a subordinate position

  3. under (en) : Underestimate

  4. under (en) : An undergarment

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. under (en) : Preposition, adverb meaning below or beneath

  2. under (en) : Subordinate, as in a subordinate clause or a subordinate position

  3. under (en) : Underestimate

Variants
List of all variants of under that leads to same result
under , under-the-counter , under-the-table , under weigh , under a cloud of suspicion , under a doctor's care , under an alias , under appeal
Forms
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underestimate, underdog, underneath, undercurrent

Etymology
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Old English under, from under, 'beneath, beneath the feet.'

Trivia
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  1. The term 'under the table' is used to describe a secret deal or agreement.

  2. The phrase 'under the weather' is used to describe feeling unwell or out of sorts.

  3. The term 'underdog' refers to a team or individual that is expected to lose, but manages to win.

Related Concepts
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  1. below: A preposition meaning lower in position or rank.

  2. subordinate: A person or thing that is subordinate to another has a lower rank or position, or is controlled by another.

Culture
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In literature, 'under' has been used to describe various situations, such as 'under the table' for secrecy, 'under the weather' for feeling unwell, and 'under the influence' for being affected by a substance.

How to Memorize "under"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a table with a book placed beneath it. Visualize yourself moving objects or people from above the table to under the table.

  2. associate

    - Associate 'under' with 'below' or 'beneath' to remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Underneath: Under, Near, Everywhere' to remember that 'under' means below or beneath.

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