under 1 of 3

preposition

Definition of undernext
as in beneath
in a lower position than the cat is hiding under the bed

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under

2 of 3

adverb

ˈən-dər How to pronounce under (audio)
as in underneath
in or to a lower place crouch down under where they won't see you

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under

3 of 3

adjective

as in below

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Recent Examples of under
Preposition
For three decades, Hugo and Pharrell Williams wrote and produced records together under that name. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2026 The new Suffren-class (developed under the Barracuda programme) is a substantial upgrade over the Rubis-class and will enable the French Navy to maintain its attack submarine capability well into the middle of the century. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Adverb
This belief that underperforming schools are also under-resourced is rooted in historical reality. — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 8 Oct. 2026 Whitney’s version was immediately under-stood to be definitive. — Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026
Adjective
Harper was only too happy to share his memories of growing up and winning championships with Team USA in an 18-and-under tournament in Venezuela and a 16-and-under tournament in Mexico. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 An under-display camera for video calls While some Android phones have had this for years – starting with the ZTE Axon 20 in 2020 – Apple's finally gotten around to hiding a camera beneath the display. — New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for under
Recent Examples of Synonyms for under
  1. beneath
  2. underneath
  3. below
  4. lower
  5. low-grade
  6. lowly
  7. bottom
  8. nether
Preposition
  • Another image showed Fox reclining beneath the same dramatic lighting in a metallic two-piece swimsuit.
    — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The layer beneath the active material plays a particularly important role.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of beneath
Adverb
  • In our conspiratorial age, the idea that there are fine, obscure relationships between seemingly disparate things is a thought seductive on the surface but oftentimes shallow underneath.
    — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Since mid-August the stock has been building a tight range between $183 and $195, with the rising 50-day climbing up underneath to meet it.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of underneath
Adjective
  • Today’s top dermatologists and skin-care aficionados swear by the below SPFs to shield against UVA and UVB damage while keeping pores congestion-free.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Following the below tips from professional movers can even save you money too.
    — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of below
Adjective
  • Despite those lower court rulings, the practice has continued nationally, said Gregory Chen, the senior director of government relations for the Immigration Lawyers Association.
    — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 3 Sep. 2025
  • And ultimately, the Supreme Court overruled those lower court rulings and did declare the embryos as children qualifying under the wrongful death statute.
    — Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2024
Definition of lower
Adjective
  • These simple devices convert low-grade waste heat into electricity.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Shaving, friction from clothing, ingrown hairs, and even certain deodorants can cause low-grade inflammation, which may lead to excess pigment known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH).
    — Glamour, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of low-grade
Adjective
  • Houston managed to keep its season alive last week with a victory over the lowly Tennessee Titans, but there’s still almost no margin for error if a postseason berth is on the cards.
    — Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026
  • In a battle of 0-4 AFC South teams, Houston coasted to a win over the lowly Titans.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of lowly
Adjective
  • Additionally, the facility had 130 rodent droppings throughout the facility including among debris underneath the fish tank, on the bottom shelf of the cart and rodent urine on the floor in the back upstairs room.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The bottom-barrel sentiment also reflects a buildup of workers having to endure six years filled with crises, including a global pandemic, Daniel Zhao, chief economist at Glassdoor said at the time of the report’s release in late September.
    — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of bottom
Adjective
  • In fact, many of his customers come from these nether regions.
    — Robert Klose, Christian Science Monitor, 24 Apr. 2026
  • In the first episode back, Cranston stands completely nude as Kaczmarek’s Lois shaves his back and nether regions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Under.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/under. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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