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under

under

∞ 1.0
In a lower position than something else
  • adjective
  • /ˈʌndər/
: debajo de
  • And then I also like to go under the front part.
  • an under-secretary

Examples

  • I'm going to put this under my eyes.

  • Here you see, no hands are under this poncho.

  • It's because they go and play under the bed.

  • And there is nothing under them, nothing light.

  • Get out from under, be a free agent again.

  • Hot air comes out when you put your hands under.

  • That's what gives me bags under my eyes all right.

  • Icy city lights glow under stars and dark sky.

  • So I'm gonna first apply this under my brows.

  • The cat likes to hide under the sofa when strangers visit.

Synonyms

below
vsunder
753 1.0

A place that is under something, for example a room or floor

also covers lower levels, rank, or abstract positions beyond physical space
beneath
vsunder
611 1.0

Under something or in a lower position than it

is the everyday, neutral word for lower position, level, or rank
underneath
vsunder
583 1.0

Directly below or on the bottom of something

is broader and applies to lower positions without implying direct contact

Antonyms

∞ 1.0

At or to a place on the other side of something

∞ 1.0

In a place higher than another point

Idioms

459 2.5

Managed so it is calm and not dangerous

156 3.0

Already started and continuing now

145 3.5

Being hurt physically or strongly criticized by others

Because of the current situation

71 6.4

Happens very near someone when they do not notice

under fire
  • Literature
64 5.0

Receiving strong criticism or being shot at, often in public

People do not notice it because someone keeps it quiet

Being carefully watched and checked for problems

38 7.4

To annoy someone a lot by small things another person does

37 5.8

Not able to do daily tasks safely because of alcohol or drugs

33 4.2

A more experienced person looks after and guides you

under wraps
  • Informal
31 6.0

Most people do not know about it

under the hood
  • Specialized
30 4.7

Inside the parts of a car or computer that make it work

29 4.2

Says that something must never happen in any situation

Outside at night when the stars are visible

27 2.9

Everything that exists or happens in the world

27 4.1

To say something in a very quiet voice so other people cannot hear

26 7.7

To hide a problem instead of dealing with it openly

In bed covered by blankets to stay warm and comfortable

People feel very tense and worried because many difficult things are happening

22 5.3

Feeling slightly ill and not your usual self

Very close and easy to see but not noticed

Kept in a locked place so people cannot take it

In the same building where people or things are together

16 3.9

Something that happened in the past and is no longer important

11 6.7

Hidden from users and working behind the scenes

11 6.7

Very fascinated and unable to control your actions or feelings

six feet under
  • Informal
10 7.7

No longer alive and buried in the ground, or completely covered by something like water

under the gun
  • Informal
9 7.4

Feeling strong pressure to finish something because of a deadline

under the carpet
  • Informal
9 7.9

To keep something secret or ignore it instead of dealing with it

9 4.1

A very large range of things you can imagine

9 8.9

Kept secret and not told to other people

Being suspected or disliked by other people

under arms
  • Jargon
6 7.0

Armed and ready to fight

6 5.9

To avoid being noticed by other people

6 8.0

Not knowing things most people know

6 7.2

You are in bed with the sheets pulled over you to be private or close with someone

5 7.1

Very angry or annoyed because someone criticizes you

To sell things secretly when this is not allowed

5 8.2

Drink more alcohol than another person until they become drunk

5 5.0

In a glass case so people can see but not touch it

3 8.4

With support and protection from an organization or authority

At the last moment before time runs out

under sail
  • Specialized
1 4.8

A boat with sails set that moves by wind

Someone who often has good things happen by chance

Pretending to be someone else to trick people

Wait too long to act and miss a chance

To pretend to be someone else to trick people

To ignore or hide problems instead of dealing with them

To keep your talents or good work hidden instead of showing them to others

1 7.2

To annoy someone again and again so they feel bothered

under the rose
  • Literature
1 9.5

In secret so only a few people know

Compounds

Not finished because people are building it

29 8.9

Saying something false after promising to tell the truth in court

Done secretly to hide payments and avoid the law

Sold or done secretly to avoid the law

1 9.9

A roast pheasant served under a glass cover in fine restaurants

1 8.1

A boat or ship sinks below the water

under erasure
  • Literature
1 9.9

Crossed out but left visible to show it is uncertain or outdated

1 9.9

A formal written agreement signed with a special stamp that has stronger force in law

How Low

under
∞ 1.0
below
753 1.0

Surface Forms

under positive

Etymology

Under comes from an old English and older German word under that means 'below' or 'beneath'. So when we talk about the under side of something, we mean the part that is lower or beneath it.