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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Eventually, they flew her to Ahmedabad under the pretext of visiting a sick relative.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Later in the week, on June 4, Julien's Auctions will put nearly 200 pieces of Monroe memorabilia under the hammer as part of its special "100 Years of Marilyn" sale.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

“Central banks make monetary-policy decisions under high uncertainty,” Powell said Sunday.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

He criticized outside physicians for speculating about a report for a patient not under their care.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

The regional airport is probably cozy under the best of circumstances, and this is far from that.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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