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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At first, exports recommenced, but Russia began delaying inspections that it was authorized to carry out under the deal, Vaskov said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Employers already under pressure to cut workers—such as in the tech industry—may welcome some of these retirements, said Gad Levanon, chief economist at Burning Glass Institute, which studies labor-market data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Their style of play has been questioned at times but now it is the team's mentality that is coming under the spotlight.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Leerink Partners analyst Thomas Smith also wrote Monday that Viridian Therapeutics stock was under pressure following Amgen’s Phase 3 trial.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

The dewy grass is slick under your sneakers.

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

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