under Definition and Meaning in English (under definition)

preposition
Quick Answer • Definition

Under definition: Indicating a position or state of being directly below something.

Definitions of Under

  1. 1preposition

    Indicating a position or state of being directly below something.

  2. 2preposition

    Subject to the authority, control, or supervision of someone or something.

  3. 3preposition

    Less than a specified or implied amount, number, or age.

Example Sentences

casual

“The cat is sleeping under the table.”

business

“The project is currently under review.”

formal

“Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.”

Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveundergo
infinitiveunderline
infinitiveunderstand
infinitiveundertake
adverbunderneath

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

under the weatheridiom

Feeling slightly unwell or ill.

under controlcollocation

Being managed effectively; not out of hand.

under pressureexpression

Experiencing stress or difficulty due to demands.

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'Under' translates to 'under' in English. Under definition: Indicating a position or state of being directly below something.
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