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
The principles come together in a retail environment that balances 7FAM’s early-2000s California heritage and its bold future under the creative direction of Nicola Brognano. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 On a full charge, the Range Rover Electric should be good for at least 333 miles (536 km) under the EPA test cycle, sufficient for 97 percent of owners’ daily needs. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026
Adverb
Most of the consternation comes from fans who believe their favorite team or conference is being under-ranked or under-represented, so if that's your particular gripe, fear not. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Like cyclosporiasis, case counts for salmonella may be under-reported. — Eva Flowe august 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026
Adjective
The better solution, according to Lisanin, is to opt for a shoe cabinet (the more low-profile, the better) or an under-bed storage bin that can easily be tucked out of sight. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 20 Aug. 2026 The five-and-under category – which had around 50 participants – was filled with breakdancing and other smooth moves. — Celia Brocker, Des Moines Register, 15 Aug. 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
  • Together, these findings pointed to uneven conditions beneath the road.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • These compounds concentrate at the skin and the layer of flesh just beneath it.
    — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of beneath
Adverb
  • My uniform was fishnets with Ugg boots that went up to my knees, shorts and two layered tank tops or a collared shirt with a tank top underneath and the collar open.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The auditable system underneath is what regulators certify, auditors sample and courts subpoena.
    — Rob Green, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of underneath
Adjective
  • Park authorities rushed to evacuate staff and visitors out of the Bright Angel Creek area, Cottonwood Campground and Phantom Ranch, the below-rim lodging area that is accessible only by foot, mule or rafting the Colorado River.
    — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has forecast a below-average Atlantic hurricane season due to El Nino.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 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
  • Voya says its fuel can be made from low-grade scrap aluminum, giving the system a potential route to turn an abundant waste material into a source of firm electricity.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Grade 2 oligodendrogliomas, like the one Philipps was diagnosed with, are considered low-grade tumors that tend to grow slowly and typically respond well to treatment.
    — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of low-grade
Adjective
  • On Sunday, the Sydney Swans — who are second in the AFL — won their penultimate game of the regular season at lowly Essendon, a club based in Melbourne.
    — Michael Bailey, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Except the A’s—who, for their part, had finished the month of July with a lowly record of 5–19—won the next game, too.
    — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of lowly
Adjective
  • This jacket has a lot going for it, but our favorite part is the button along the bottom hem.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The top and bottom stripes, each of which is just as wide but twice as tall as the middle stripe, are respectively pink and blue, and the middle stripe is purple.
    — Brian Duignan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 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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