Under (IPA: /ˈəndɝ/)
| Under (prep.) |
Below or lower, in place or position, with the idea of being covered; lower than; beneath; -- opposed to over; as, he stood under a tree; the carriage is under cover; a cellar extends under the whole house. |
| Under (prep.) |
Denoting relation to some thing or person that is superior, weighs upon, oppresses, bows down, governs, directs, influences powerfully, or the like, in a relation of subjection, subordination, obligation, liability, or the like; as, to travel under a heavy load; to live under extreme oppression; to have fortitude under the evils of life; to have patience under pain, or under misfortunes; to behave like a Christian under reproaches and injuries; under the pains and penalties of the law; the condition under which one enters upon an office; under the necessity of obeying the laws; under vows of chastity. |
| Under (prep.) |
Denoting relation to something that exceeds in rank or degree, in number, size, weight, age, or the like; in a relation of the less to the greater, of inferiority, or of falling short. |
| Under (prep.) |
Denoting relation to something that comprehends or includes, that represents or designates, that furnishes a cover, pretext, pretense, or the like; as, he betrayed him under the guise of friendship; Morpheus is represented under the figure of a boy asleep. |
| Under (prep.) |
Less specifically, denoting the relation of being subject, of undergoing regard, treatment, or the like; as, a bill under discussion. |
| Under (adv.) |
In a lower, subject, or subordinate condition; in subjection; -- used chiefly in a few idiomatic phrases; as, to bring under, to reduce to subjection; to subdue; to keep under, to keep in subjection; to control; to go under, to be unsuccessful; to fail. |
| Under (a.) |
Lower in position, intensity, rank, or degree; subject; subordinate; -- generally in composition with a noun, and written with or without the hyphen; as, an undercurrent; undertone; underdose; under-garment; underofficer; undersheriff. |
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Album |
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2009 single by Pleasure P |
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2011 film by Mark Raso |
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River in Russia |
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Building designed by Snøhetta |
| Under Synonyms |
Low, Nether |
| Under Synonyms |
Subordinate, Low-level |
| Under Synonyms |
Below |
| Translations |
Under in Spanish |
| Example Sentence (Quote) " "That this nation, under God shall have a new birth of freedom." - Freedom |
| Example Sentence (Quote) " "Sodomy non sapiens ," said Albert under his breath. What does that mean ?" Means I'm buggered if I know ."" - Discworld |
| Example Sentence (Quote) " "To come under siege was the inevitable fate of power ."" - Dune |
| Example Sentence (Quote) " [as he arrests Friar Tuck] You're under arrest for high treason to the crown!" - Robin Hood (1973 film) |
| Example Sentence (Quote) " [In New York under martial law] Incorrect inform -- ps-al : attach. Streets clear. No danger." - Deus Ex |
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