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

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Heatwaves increased the deoxygenation rate by 0.01 mg L-1 decade-1 compared with conditions under average climatological temperatures.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

Streeting's comments have put Andy Burnham's position on the issue under the spotlight.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

The Geneva-based WHO said early on Sunday the outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola constituted a "public health emergency of international concern" -- the second-highest level of alert under international health regulations.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

It will make just under $100 billion over the next 12 months, more than Meta or Berkshire Hathaway.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Changing the bed sheets that morning, she said, she had found something under his pillow.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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