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/ˈʊndə/ /ˈʌndə(ɹ)/ /ˈʌndɚ/

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adjective

Being lower; being beneath something.

Examples :

"The under-the-counter storage bin kept the extra supplies hidden. "

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adjective

Under anesthesia, especially general anesthesia; sedated.

Examples :

"Ensure the patient is sufficiently under."

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adverb

In a way lower or less than.

Examples :

"My sister is under 18 years old, so she can't vote. "

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adverb

In a way inferior to.

Examples :

"My younger brother is under me in the family pecking order. "

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adverb

In an unconscious state.

Examples :

"It took the hypnotist several minutes to make his subject go under."

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preposition

In or at a lower level than.

Examples :

"The books are under the table. "

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preposition

As a subject of; subordinate to.

Examples :

"He served in World War II under General Omar Bradley."

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preposition

Examples :

"My sister's score on the test was under 80%. "

number amount position essential

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preposition

Below the surface of.

Examples :

"The treasure was hidden under the rug. "

position place essential

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preposition

In the face of; in response to (some attacking force).

Examples :

"to collapse under stress; to give in under interrogation"

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preposition

As, in the character of.

Examples :

"he writes books under the name John Smith"

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