under 1 of 3

preposition

Definition of undernext
as in beneath
in a lower position than the cat is hiding under the bed

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under

2 of 3

adverb

ˈən-dər How to pronounce under (audio)
as in underneath
in or to a lower place crouch down under where they won't see you

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under

3 of 3

adjective

as in below

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Recent Examples of under
Preposition
Israel Petite's interception at midfield with under two minutes left ended Western Michigan's last possession. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 The influence of Black American music was absent from not just their Warwickshire peers at the time, but all of the dour indie milieu toiling under Thatcher’s grey skies. — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
Adverb
There’s an interesting, if under-analyzed, contrast between the latter men’s leadership styles. — Judy Berman, Time, 21 Oct. 2026 And for much of the crowd, both the over-fourteens and the under-fourteens, this was their first opportunity to see any member of the Beatles play an actual Beatles song live. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2026
Adjective
Urevo Another advantage the unit has over an under-desk walking mat is the incline. — New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2026 The Chiefs rank fourth in yards per game generated from under-center snaps a year after finishing 31st in the same category. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for under
Recent Examples of Synonyms for under
  1. beneath
  2. underneath
  3. below
  4. lower
  5. low-grade
  6. lowly
  7. bottom
  8. nether
Preposition
  • An arch of roses painted by Messel himself, long hidden beneath layers of paint, has now been carefully revealed and restored as a quiet gesture to the artist, and the spirit, behind the room.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Again, the MacBook Neo is an exception to this, offering Touch ID as an upgrade and using a hinge mechanism beneath the trackpad.
    — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of beneath
Adverb
  • Other videos and photos shared on social media showed people standing on a pedestrian bridge taking photos and videos as churning, brown waters rushed underneath.
    — Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Washington came back in to finish the drive after going to the sideline momentarily following a hit from New England linebacker Christian Elliss on an in-breaking route underneath that drew an unnecessary roughness penalty.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of underneath
Adjective
  • Today’s top dermatologists and skin-care aficionados swear by the below SPFs to shield against UVA and UVB damage while keeping pores congestion-free.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Following the below tips from professional movers can even save you money too.
    — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of below
Adjective
  • Despite those lower court rulings, the practice has continued nationally, said Gregory Chen, the senior director of government relations for the Immigration Lawyers Association.
    — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 3 Sep. 2025
  • And ultimately, the Supreme Court overruled those lower court rulings and did declare the embryos as children qualifying under the wrongful death statute.
    — Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2024
Definition of lower
Adjective
  • Those visual gags feel like an odd fit for the material; Ishiguro is known more for low-grade existential sadness than slapstick.
    — Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026
  • And your central argument is that although most of the world may hope that the war between Iran and the United States will end soon, the low-grade conflict the two sides have been having for months is sustainable and likely to endure.
    — Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of low-grade
Adjective
  • But Missouri ultimately imposed its will on the lowly Razorbacks.
    — PJ Green November 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Now, any show set in the Keystone State — especially a crime show — starts on high alert for lowly accents.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of lowly
Adjective
  • After the Thursday night game, the Panthers rank in the bottom half of the league in every major defensive category, according to Team Rankings.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, spending by the bottom 80% of earners has fallen behind inflation.
    — Erin Kay Lockwood, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of bottom
Adjective
  • In fact, many of his customers come from these nether regions.
    — Robert Klose, Christian Science Monitor, 24 Apr. 2026
  • In the first episode back, Cranston stands completely nude as Kaczmarek’s Lois shaves his back and nether regions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Definition of nether

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“Under.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/under. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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