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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Last year it passed a law recognising digital currencies, bringing them under a regulatory framework for the first time.

From Barron's

A closer look at Friday’s report revealed inflation challenges lurking under the surface.

From The Wall Street Journal

Those left are aging; there are more farmers 75 and older than under the age of 35, according to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

They promised "viewers can expect explosive drama" but that "full details of Grant's comeback remain under wraps".

From BBC

That was the line belted out by the commentator as Joel Fearon stunned onlookers by running the 100m in under 10 seconds - breaking one of the most revered barriers in sport.

From BBC

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