under
/ˈʌndər/
beneath
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- 1.
In a position lower than or directly below something, often covered or hidden by it.
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The cat is under the table.
The cat is under the table.
I'm under a lot of pressure at work right now.
I'm under a lot of pressure at work right now.
The submarine traveled deep under the ocean.
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How do you pronounce under?
under is pronounced [/ˈʌndər/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does under mean?
under means "beneath". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is under?
under is a Elementary-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with under?
Example: "The cat is under the table." — used to mean "beneath".
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