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BNC: 158 COCA: 225

under

1 under /ˈʌndɚ/ preposition
1 under
/ˈʌndɚ/
preposition
Learner's definition of UNDER
: in or to a lower place than (something) : below or beneath (something) : underneath在…下方;到…下面
: guided or managed by (a person or group)在…指挥下;在…管理下
: controlled or affected by (something)受…控制;受…影响
: in a particular state or condition : affected by a particular process在…情况下;在…条件下;在…进程中
: according to (something)按照;根据
: within the group that has (a particular title or label)属于;列入;在…项之下
used to say that a particular name is used to indicate something以,用(某名字)
: less or lower than (a certain age, amount of money, etc.)少于;低于
: hidden below (an outward appearance)在…表面下
2 under /ˈʌndɚ/ adverb
2 under
/ˈʌndɚ/
adverb
Learner's definition of UNDER
: in or into a position that is below or beneath something在下面;到下面
especially : in a position that is below the surface of water(尤指)在水下,到水下
: in a forward direction that passes below something在下面穿过
: less than an expected or stated number or amount少于,低于(期望值或给出的数量)
: into an unconscious state进入昏迷状态

go under

see 1go
BNC: 158 COCA: 225

under

1 of 3

adverb

un·​der ˈən-dər How to pronounce under (audio)
1
: in or into a position below or beneath something
2
: below or short of some quantity, level, or limit
$10 or under
often used in combination
understaffed
3
: in or into a condition of subjection, subordination, or unconsciousness
put the patient under for surgery
4
: down to defeat, ruin, or death
weaker competitors will be forced under
5
: so as to be covered
buried under by the avalanche

under

2 of 3

preposition

1
: below or beneath so as to be overhung, surmounted, covered, protected, or concealed by
under sunny skies
a soft heart under a stern exterior
under cover of darkness
2
a
: subject to the authority, control, guidance, or instruction of
served under the general
under the terms of the contract
a program that runs under any operating system
b
: receiving or undergoing the action or effect of
under pressure
courage under fire
under the influence of alcohol
the image of a point under a mapping
under oath
3
a
: within the group or designation of
under this heading
b
: having as name or title
traveling under an alias
4
: less or lower than (as in size, amount, or rank)
especially : falling short of a standard or required degree
under the legal age
under par

under

3 of 3

adjective

1
a
: lying or placed below, beneath, or on the ventral side
often used in combination
the ocean's undercurrentsthe underside of a car
b
: facing or protruding downward
often used in combination
the undersurface of a leaf
2
: lower in rank or authority : subordinate
often used in combination
the undersecretary of defense
3
: lower than usual, proper, or desired in amount, quality, or degree
often used in combination
undernourished children

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Adverb Pull the bed sheets tight then fold the ends under. He turned under his shirt's collar. The whale surfaced briefly then dove under again. The bridge was too low for the ship to sail under. A score of 60 is needed to pass; anything under is failing. They had to put me under for surgery. Preposition They couldn't climb over the wall, so they dug a hole under it. Draw a line under each word you don't know. We sat under a tree and rested a while. I'm wearing a sweater under my jacket. The ball rolled under the car. How long can you hold your breath under water? The cafe is under new management. The army captured three forts while under the general's command. He has been under a lot of pressure at work lately. You will be under anesthesia during the operation. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Adverb
Fog Data Science managing partner Matthew Broderick told AP that Fog Reveal has been critical to police to save time and money on investigations, suggesting police were under-resourced and investigations suffered from reliance on outdated tech. Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 1 Sep. 2022 This table shows the percentage of Pell Grant recipients in schools across the U.S. Schools serving poor and under-resourced communities may have a majority undergrad population of Pell Grant recipients, in many cases as high as 80%. Ellen Mcgirt, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2022 Children with uncontrolled asthma often dwell in the city’s most impoverished and under-resourced neighborhoods. Talis Shelbourne, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2022 The violence has played out mostly within the country’s overcrowded and under-resourced prisons, where gang clashes have killed hundreds in recent years. María Luisa Paúl, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2022 Despite women’s pelvic health being chronically under-resourced, Materna successfully launched its first commercial product, Milli, an expanding dilator indicated to help relieve the symptoms of vaginismus, into the consumer wellness market in 2019. Marija Butkovic, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 Like Insecure, Rap Sh!t doubles as an incubator for Rae’s thematic interests (friendships between women, career existentialism, the quest for self-worth) and a platform for emerging or under-recognized artists. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 July 2022 Women have been under-represented in the game for too long, and that is changing. Matt Porter, BostonGlobe.com, 2 July 2022 Sánchez recognizes the infinitely important though under-appreciated work of her female family members and other rural women – the behind-the-scenes efforts that hold up families and communities. Olive Fellows, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 June 2022
Preposition
If lecanemab falls short, whoever replaces Mr. Vounatsos will be under pressure to cut costs further. David Wainer, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 As Russia’s military is struggling in Ukraine, Moscow’s finances are coming under similar intensifying pressure. Robyn Dixon, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022 With Putin under pressure to respond to the battlefield setbacks, some loyalists in state media have suggested that Western interference has already made a difference. Patrick Smith, NBC News, 13 Sep. 2022 In this case, the office was under tremendous pressure from China to not publish the report. Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 13 Sep. 2022 There were a couple of plays that were questionable, especially while under pressure. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2022 The decision is an unusual step in Europe, where former colonial powers have been under pressure to reckon with their role in the slave trade in the aftermath of the Black Lives Matter movement. Diederik Baazil, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2022 Brissett, under heavy pressure, threw a short pass to the right to Kareem Hunt, who was dropped for a 2-yard loss back to the 38. Mary Kay Cabot, cleveland, 12 Sep. 2022 But it was set up by the second play of the drive, when Lance came under heavy pressure and pitched out to Ray-Ray McCloud, who turned it into a 20-yard gain. Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2022
Adjective
Meanwhile, his total passing yards line is at 255.5, with the odds at -117 for both the over and the under. Catena Media, oregonlive, 12 Sep. 2022 That would provide a pedestrian connection to the medical district as well as the Von Braun Center, the under-construction Constellation development and the soon-to-break-ground Front Row development along Clinton Avenue. Paul Gattis | Pgattis@al.com, al, 23 Aug. 2022 Esposito scooped up a handful of pebbles from Gus' showdown with Lalo in the under-construction superlab. Dan Snierson, EW.com, 17 Aug. 2022 The under-construction One Congress office tower is fully leased ahead of its opening, while Bain & Co. recently leased a future nine-story office just off the Boston Public Garden. Catherine Carlock, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Aug. 2022 In addition to giving the complex a total capacity of about 6,000 people, the under-construction space will feature elevated boxes situated on a walkable platform that will allow fans views of the inside and outdoor stages. Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2022 Even though Burrow connected with Tee Higgins on an under-center play-action pass to start the third quarter of the Super Bowl with a touchdown, the Bengals didn’t have enough confidence to try that again later in the game. Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 27 July 2022 Moore, a shortstop-second baseman, reportedly received an under-slot bonus of $800,000. Todd Rosiak, Journal Sentinel, 26 July 2022 These venture firms address the under funding of diverse funders in tech and consumer product goods (CPG). Geri Stengel, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adverb

Middle English, adverb & preposition, from Old English; akin to Old High German untar under, Latin inferus situated beneath, lower, infra below, Sanskrit adha

First Known Use

Adverb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Preposition

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of under was before the 12th century
BNC: 158 COCA: 225

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