under
under Lexical Profile
under Game Scores & Validity
• preposition
Extending or directly below something; in a lower physical position than.
"The cat curled up peacefully under the wooden kitchen table."
Lower than a specified amount, rate, degree, or age.
"We managed to complete the entire home renovation for under ten thousand dollars."
Subject to the authority, control, guidance, or jurisdiction of.
"The research department expanded significantly under the new director's leadership."
Undergoing or experiencing a particular process, state, or condition.
"The historic bridge is currently under repair and closed to commuter traffic."
• adverb
In or into a lower position or place; beneath the surface of something, especially water.
"The diver took a deep breath and swam under to inspect the coral reef."
Below a specified number, amount, age, or price.
"Admission to the science museum is free for children five and under."
• adjective
Situated in a lower position, surface, or rank than another.
"The tailor carefully stitched the under layer of the heavy winter coat."
Unconscious as a result of general anesthesia or sedation.
"The surgical team waited until the patient was completely under before beginning the procedure."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'under', of Proto-Germanic origin ('*under') and ultimately from Proto-Indo-European '*ndher-' meaning 'under' or 'below'.