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
In keeping with the old Hollywood style of the gown, Kardashian sported an unusual smooth bouffant updo that featured a high ponytail looped under to create a large rounded bun that sat on the back of her head. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 18 Oct. 2026 Motorists, fed up with the second malfunction of the week, got out of their cars and lifted the arms so others could drive under, either venturing into or out of the Folsom Boulevard commuter traffic. — Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Adjective
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 Get your hands on the $5-and-under movies that are going to overperform. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 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
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the borders are puffed and deeply golden and the pastry is browned underneath.
    — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Adam has a vulnerability and warmth that immediately drew me to him, but there’s also something unpredictable underneath – a quiet strength that feels completely right for Hákon.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 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
  • 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
  • These simple devices convert low-grade waste heat into electricity.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of low-grade
Adjective
  • Food & Wine praised the method, specifically singling out the restaurant’s Le 7 Consistenze della Cipolla pizza, which will inspire you to think about the lowly onion in all new ways.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Houston managed to keep its season alive last week with a victory over the lowly Tennessee Titans, but there’s still almost no margin for error if a postseason berth is on the cards.
    — Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of lowly
Adjective
  • The duo and their team of costumers got to work fashioning Skarsgård a bottom half—wood and all.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The bottom 50% of households have seen their wealth increase by $380 billion.
    — Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 23 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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