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under > 10 senses
ADJECTIVE1under, netherLocated below or beneath something else
2underLower in rank, power, or authority
ADVERB1underDown to defeat, death, or ruin
2underThrough a range downward
3underInto unconsciousness
4underIn or into a state of subordination or subjugation
5underBelow some quantity or limit
6underBelow the horizon
7underDown below
8under, belowFurther down
under > pronunciation
Soundsah'nder
Rhymesadder, alder, Alexander, and 194 more rhymes in der at the HyperDic website...
under > adjective 1
MeaningLocated below or beneath something else.
Examples"the under parts of a machine"
Synonymsnether
Similar tolow
under > adjective 2
MeaningLower in rank, power, or authority.
Examples"an under secretary"
Similar tosubordinate, low-level
under > adverb 1
MeaningDown to defeat, death, or ruin.
Examples"their competitors went under"
under > adverb 2
MeaningThrough a range downward.
Examples"children six and under will be admitted free"
under > adverb 3
MeaningInto unconsciousness.
Examples"this will put the patient under"
under > adverb 4
MeaningIn or into a state of subordination or subjugation.
Examples"we must keep our disappointment under"
under > adverb 5
MeaningBelow some quantity or limit.
Examples"fifty dollars or under"
under > adverb 6
MeaningBelow the horizon.
Examples"the sun went under"
under > adverb 7
MeaningDown below.
Examples"get under quickly!"
under > adverb 8
MeaningFurther down.
Examples"see under for further discussion"
Synonymsbelow

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