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Definitions

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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"I urgently call on parties to spare civilians and civilian objects in all military operations. It is their obligation under international humanitarian law."

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Boys these days are under the impression that they need an extreme makeover to get the girl.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

How could the communities now under attack be made whole again?

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

The Democratic Republic of Congo has agreed to accept migrants deported from the US who are not themselves Congolese under a deal effective from this month, officials said.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

A dried leaf falls and skitters across the floor, under our table.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.