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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Now the Cougars are no longer under the radar.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

CalMac has been forced to reposition multiple vessels on its island routes and said plans were "under constant review".

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

That means more research labs, more equipment and machinery purchases, and more productivity gains for workers than would have occurred under the old system.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

The higher dose of Wegovy was approved by the Food and Drug Administration nearly three weeks ago under an accelerated approval process based on the results of the trial.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

“Since you’re under your father’s care today, you should consider returning there tonight.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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