English

under

ˈʌndɚ, ˈʊndə, ˈʌn.dɚ, ˈʌndə(ɹ), ˈʌndər
Meaning: in or to a position below or lower than something else
Part of Speech: Preposition Alternative Readings: ˈʊndə, ˈʌn.dɚ, ˈʌndə(ɹ), ˈʌndər

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Example sentences

The cat is sleeping under the table.
The cat is sleeping under the table.
Everything is under control.
Everything is under control.
The mechanic put the jack under the car before changing the tire.
The mechanic put the jack under the car before changing the tire.
She felt uncomfortable under his cold stare.
She felt uncomfortable under his cold stare.
The child believed there was a monster under his bed.
The child believed there was a monster under his bed.

Usage Notes

Used to describe something at a lower level or covered by something else.

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