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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Gallagher added: "From the first day or two he had everyone under his wing. Everyone trusted him instantly and everything he was doing - it was like 'thank God he's come in' straight away."

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The United Nations agency said the true spread of the virus -- which experts suspect was circulating under the radar for some time -- was probably much wider.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

For under $5, I would strongly recommend a box of Turbinado sugar, which retains some of its natural molasses and gives desserts this deeply satisfying crystalline crunch.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

I want to carry on writing, but I don’t necessarily want to write under the sorts of pressure I’ve put myself under with this book, especially.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 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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