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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But under cross-examination, Huitzilin admitted no other protesters came to his house after that day, and he never heard from the defendants again.

From Los Angeles Times

"I have a lot of experience in my political life, taking decisions under a lot of stress and in complex situations. I have been in the highest positions in the UN."

From Barron's

Paramount has undergone a swift transformation under Chief Executive David Ellison following his family’s acquisition of the company last summer.

From Los Angeles Times

Now faced with US tariffs, and under Carney's more "pragmatic" approach to foreign policy, Ottawa is repairing ties with Delhi.

From BBC

However, director and head of residential sales Edward Douglas-Home confirmed the castle was under offer following a successful closing date.

From BBC

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