under

adverb

/ˈʌn.dər/

/-dɚ/

Definition

› below the surface of something: Because I'm a bad swimmer, I often go under and swallow a lot of water.Under and below

(Definition of under adverb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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under preposition (LOWER POSITION)
under preposition (LESS THAN)
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go under phrasal verb (FAIL)
knuckle under phrasal verb
sit under sb phrasal verb
come under sth phrasal verb (EXPERIENCE)
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SMART Thesaurus: Under & below

Synonyms and related words:

below adverb, preposition (POSITION)
beneath adverb
beneath preposition (BELOW)
low adjective (LEVEL)
lower adjective
neath preposition
nether adjective
sub- prefix (BELOW)
under preposition (LOWER POSITION)
under- prefix
underfoot adverb
underneath preposition, adverb

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