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/ˈʌndər/
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particleprepositional use
in, to, or through a position below or beneath something
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Etymology
From Old English under, from Proto-Germanic *under; related to German unter and Dutch onder.
Examples
The cat is under the table.
She wore a sweater under her coat.
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particleprepositional use
less than a particular number, amount, age, price, or limit
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Etymology
From Old English under, from Proto-Germanic *under; related to German unter and Dutch onder.
Examples
Children under five ride free.
The job took under an hour.
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particleprepositional use
subject to the authority, control, direction, influence, or conditions of someone or something
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Etymology
From Old English under, from Proto-Germanic *under; related to German unter and Dutch onder.
Examples
He works under a strict manager.
The country was under military rule.
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particleprepositional use
in the state or process of experiencing, receiving, or being affected by something
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Etymology
From Old English under, from Proto-Germanic *under; related to German unter and Dutch onder.
Examples
The matter is under investigation.
The road is under repair.
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adverbto or in a lower, covered, submerged, or unconscious position or state
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Etymology
From Old English under, from Proto-Germanic *under; related to German unter and Dutch onder.
Examples
The submarine went under.
The boxer fell under after the final punch.
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adjectiveusually before a noun
lower in position, rank, amount, or degree
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Etymology
From Old English under, from Proto-Germanic *under; related to German unter and Dutch onder.
Examples
The under layer stayed dry.
The under parts of the machine need oil.
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