Under

/ˈʌndər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A position or condition underneath something.

The under of the bridge is not accessible.

preposition

In a position below or beneath something.

The cat is hiding under the table.

Less than; in a lower amount or degree.

He earns under $50,000 a year.

In a state of or subject to something.

She is under a lot of stress at work.

adverb

In or to a lower place or position.

The ball rolled under.

In a lower or lesser amount.

The temperature is expected to fall under.

Derived from Old English 'under', akin to German 'unter' and Dutch 'onder'.

under pressure

In a state of stress or urgency.

under the weather

Feeling ill or unwell.

under the influence

Affected by alcohol or drugs.

over

In a higher position than something else.

beneath

In a lower position but often implies an element of subjugation.

subordinate

Lower in rank or status.

Under the radar

He's been working under the radar to avoid attention.

Under the gun

I'm under the gun to finish this project by tomorrow.