Under Definition & Meaning

under
adverb
  1. down to defeat, death, or ruin; "their competitors went under"
  2. through a range downward; "children six and under will be admitted free"
  3. into unconsciousness; "this will put the patient under"
  4. in or into a state of subordination or subjugation; "we must keep our disappointment under"
  5. below some quantity or limit; "fifty dollars or under"
  6. below the horizon; "the sun went under"
  7. down below; "get under quickly!"
  8. further down; "see under for further discussion"
adjective
  1. located below or beneath something else; "nether garments"; "the under parts of a machine"
  2. lower in rank, power, or authority; "an under secretary"

Synonyms for under

below adv

in or to a place that is lower at a later place; "see below" (in writing) see below; "vide infra" on a floor below

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low adv

in a low position; near the ground; "the branches hung low" less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

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nether adj

lower; "gnawed his nether lip" dwelling beneath the surface of the earth

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"Under" in song lyrics

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  • "Why am I not in a mood to stand under?"
    2Mex — Outro
  • "Belows the pits I smother, it's too much turkey on the under"
    60 Second Assassin f/ Planet Asia — The Throne
  • "One come up, put you six feet under"
    Above The Law f/ MC Ren — Process of Elimination (Untouchakickamurdaqtion)

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Frequently asked questions

What does under mean?
down to defeat, death, or ruin; "their competitors went under" through a range downward; "children six and under will be admitted free" into unconsciousness; "this will put the patient under" in or into a state of subordination or subjugation; "we must keep our disappointment under" below some quantity or limit; "fifty dollars or under" below the horizon; "the sun went under" down below; "get under quickly!" further down
What part of speech is under?
Under is an adverb and an adjective.
How many definitions does under have?
Under has 10 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adverb, adjective).

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