Definitions for Under
ˈʌn dərUn·der

Princeton's WordNet(3.00 / 4 votes)Rate this definition:

1. nether, under(adj)

   located below or beneath something else

   "nether garments"; "the under parts of a machine"

2. under(a)(adverb)

   lower in rank, power, or authority

   "an under secretary"

3. under(adverb)

   down to defeat, death, or ruin

   "their competitors went under"

4. under(adverb)

   through a range downward

   "children six and under will be admitted free"

5. under(adverb)

   into unconsciousness

   "this will put the patient under"

6. under(adverb)

   in or into a state of subordination or subjugation

   "we must keep our disappointment under"

7. under(adverb)

   below some quantity or limit

   "fifty dollars or under"

8. under(adverb)

   below the horizon

   "the sun went under"

9. under(adverb)

   down below

   "get under quickly!"

10. under, below(adverb)

    further down

    "see under for further discussion"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. under(Adverb)

   In a way lower or less than

   Etymology: From under.

2. under(Adverb)

   In a way inferior to

   Etymology: From under.

3. under(Adjective)

   Being lower; being beneath something.

   Etymology: From under.

4. under(Preposition)

   In a lower level than.

   Etymology: From under.

5. under(Preposition)

   As a subject of

   He served in World War II under General Omar Bradley.

   Etymology: From under.

6. under(Preposition)

   Less than

   Etymology: From under.

7. under(Preposition)

   Below the surface of

   Etymology: From under.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Under

   below or lower, in place or position, with the idea of being covered; lower than; beneath; -- opposed to over; as, he stood under a tree; the carriage is under cover; a cellar extends under the whole house

2. Under

   denoting relation to some thing or person that is superior, weighs upon, oppresses, bows down, governs, directs, influences powerfully, or the like, in a relation of subjection, subordination, obligation, liability, or the like; as, to travel under a heavy load; to live under extreme oppression; to have fortitude under the evils of life; to have patience under pain, or under misfortunes; to behave like a Christian under reproaches and injuries; under the pains and penalties of the law; the condition under which one enters upon an office; under the necessity of obeying the laws; under vows of chastity

3. Under

   denoting relation to something that exceeds in rank or degree, in number, size, weight, age, or the like; in a relation of the less to the greater, of inferiority, or of falling short

4. Under

   denoting relation to something that comprehends or includes, that represents or designates, that furnishes a cover, pretext, pretense, or the like; as, he betrayed him under the guise of friendship; Morpheus is represented under the figure of a boy asleep

5. Under

   less specifically, denoting the relation of being subject, of undergoing regard, treatment, or the like; as, a bill under discussion

6. Under(adverb)

   in a lower, subject, or subordinate condition; in subjection; -- used chiefly in a few idiomatic phrases; as, to bring under, to reduce to subjection; to subdue; to keep under, to keep in subjection; to control; to go under, to be unsuccessful; to fail

7. Under(adj)

   lower in position, intensity, rank, or degree; subject; subordinate; -- generally in composition with a noun, and written with or without the hyphen; as, an undercurrent; undertone; underdose; under-garment; underofficer; undersheriff

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Under

   un′dėr, prep. in a lower position than: beneath: below: less than, falling short of: in subjection, subordination, oppression, liability, &c.: during the time of: undergoing: in accordance with: in, in course of.—adv. in a lower degree or condition: in subjection: below: less.—adj. lower in position, rank, or degree: subject: subordinate.—Under arms, in readiness to use arms or weapons; Under fire, exposed to the fire or shot of any enemy; Under one's hand (see Hand); Under one's nose, under one's close observation; Under sail, moved by sails: in motion; Under the breath, with low voice, very softly; Under the lee, to the leeward; Under the rose (see Rose); Under water, below the surface of the water; Under way, moving: having commenced a voyage. [A.S. under; Goth. undar, Ice. undir, Ger. unter, L. inter.]

Military Dictionary and Gazetteer(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. under

   A preposition of varied military application, in combination with other words. Thus troops are said to be under arms, when assembled in a state of military array, and having the necessary weapons of offense and defense, as rifles, swords, etc. To be under command is being liable to be ordered on any particular duty. To be under cover is to be shielded or protected. To be under contribution is being liable to give, in money or kind, what may be authoritatively called for. Countries are sometimes put under contribution for the support of an army. To be under fire or be cool is not being disconcerted by the apprehension of death in battle. To be under sentence is the liability to punishment, according to sentence passed; as, under the sentence of a general court-martial; under sentence of death.

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Under' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #140

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Under' in Written Corpus Frequency: #392

3. Adverbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Under' in Adverbs Frequency: #161

Anagrams for Under »

1. nuder

How to pronounce Under?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

How to say Under in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Under in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Under in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of Under in a Sentence

1. Joe Sims:

   There are no settlement talks under way. There is no additional settlement being considered, i don't think there's any realistic possibility that there will be a settlement.

2. Thomas Bach:

   But if you consider the circumstances that our Brazilian friends are working under -- with their country in a situation of crisis -- ...you can look forward to the opening of the stadium and to be overwhelmed by the passion of our Brazilian hosts, you will experience Games with a great joy for life and passion for sport.

3. Ath Thon:

   Under pressure from the European Union, the government has solved some cases, but in public, they say they don't follow anyone's demands.

4. Jeff Sessions:

   I receive regular updates from Mr. Huber and upon the conclusion of his review, will receive his recommendations as to whether any matters not currently under investigation should be opened, whether any matters currently under investigation require further resources, or whether any matters merit the appointment of a Special Counsel.

5. Mark Twain:

   Work and play are words used to describe the same thing under differing conditions.

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