under

under is part of the Basic English 850.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈʌn.də(ɹ)/, SAMPA: /"Vn.d@(r\)/
• (US) IPA: /ˈʌn.dɚ/, SAMPA: /"Vn.d@`/
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Preposition

Preposition under

It is under the box

1. In the same place as another thing, but lower.

   They ate under the trees.

2. In the control of.

   He was under the leader of the organization.

3. In the middle of a process; experiencing.

   The idea is under the committee's judgement (judging).

Synonyms

• (in a position below) below, underneath, on the bottom of, beneath, inferior, lower
• (below the supervision of) subordinate, inferior
• (experiencing) experiencing, undergoing

Antonyms

• (in a position below) above, over, on top of
• (below the supervision of) superior

Related words

• Down Under
• under-
• undercook
• underdog
• underhanded
• underhandedly
• underpaid
• underwear
• underwhelming
• underwhelmed
• under construction
• under the radar

See also

• bottom
• top
• down
• low