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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The Covina Police Department said the incident remained under investigation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

The U.S. is revitalizing sterile fly production, with a new facility in Mexico and another under construction in South Texas, to eliminate the pest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Several users then commented under the post noting that Grande's comment was missing and that the sound had been muted.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Co-op Academy said the school was immediately placed under lockdown measures following the incident, which happened at about 08:30 BST on Tuesday.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Under an oak tree, you take a long drink from your water bottle, its overlapping stickers bumpy under your sweaty palms.

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

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