Definitions

under

[uhn-der] / ˈʌn dər /

ADVERB

below

Synonyms

WEAK

beneath bottom concealed by covered by down downward held down inferior lower nether on the bottom on the nether side on the underside pinned pressed down supporting to the bottom underneath

Antonyms

WEAK

above higher major more over primary up upward

ADVERB

secondary

Synonyms

WEAK

amenable belonging collateral consequent corollary dependent directed following governed in the power of included inferior junior lesser low lower obedient obeying reporting sub subject subjugated subordinate subsequent subservient subsidiary substract subsumed

Antonyms

WEAK

above higher major more over primary up upward

Example Sentences

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Nitrous oxide can also increase under certain moisture conditions.

From Science Daily

Bush before finally becoming law under Bill Clinton.

From Salon

The RSF shared a video of its fighters celebrating under a sign bearing the town's name.

From BBC

Andrew was arrested on Thursday last week on suspicion of misconduct in public office and released under investigation 11 hours later.

From BBC

When she has to use a school restroom, she times herself to be in and out in under three minutes.

From Los Angeles Times