Under
preposition
Located below or lower than something else.
My book is under the table.
Often appears as...
- under the table
- under a tree
preposition
Less than a particular amount, rate, or age.
He sold the car for under $5000.
Often appears as...
- under age
- under $100
preposition
Controlled or influenced by someone or something.
The project is under the control of a new manager.
Often appears as...
- under control
- under the influence
adverb
Beneath the surface of something.
The submarine went under the water.
Often appears as...
- go under
- dive under
preposition
In the process of being done or happening.
The matter is under investigation.
Often appears as...
- under investigation
- under construction
preposition
Located below or lower than something else.
My book is under the table.
Often appears as...
- under the table
- under a tree
preposition
Less than a particular amount, rate, or age.
He sold the car for under $5000.
Often appears as...
- under age
- under $100
preposition
Controlled or influenced by someone or something.
The project is under the control of a new manager.
Often appears as...
- under control
- under the influence
adverb
Beneath the surface of something.
The submarine went under the water.
Often appears as...
- go under
- dive under
preposition
In the process of being done or happening.
The matter is under investigation.
Often appears as...
- under investigation
- under construction
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Hidden Objects
Use 'under' to imply something is concealed or obscured by what's above it.
She found her keys under a pile of clothes.
Pro Tip 2/3Shelter or Shade
'Under' can indicate a position that provides protection or refuge from above.
We sat under a canopy to avoid the sun.
Pro Tip 3/3Lower Position
Describes one object being at a lower level than another, often implying hierarchy.
The captain's quarters are under the main deck.
Pro Tip 1/3Hidden Objects
Use 'under' to imply something is concealed or obscured by what's above it.
She found her keys under a pile of clothes.
Pro Tip 2/3Shelter or Shade
'Under' can indicate a position that provides protection or refuge from above.
We sat under a canopy to avoid the sun.
Pro Tip 3/3Lower Position
Describes one object being at a lower level than another, often implying hierarchy.
The captain's quarters are under the main deck.
Pro Tip 1/3Hidden Objects
Use 'under' to imply something is concealed or obscured by what's above it.
She found her keys under a pile of clothes.
Pro Tip 2/3Shelter or Shade
'Under' can indicate a position that provides protection or refuge from above.
We sat under a canopy to avoid the sun.
Pro Tip 3/3Lower Position
Describes one object being at a lower level than another, often implying hierarchy.
The captain's quarters are under the main deck.
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His Epic Message Will...
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What does it take to...
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The five major world...
And while meditating under a bodhi tree, the rest of the answer came to him. All of life abounds with suffering. It's caused by selfish craving for one's own fulfillment at the expense of others. Following an eight-step plan can teach us to reduce that craving, and thus reduce the suffering.
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How does anesthesia...
including the brain. That's what inhalational anesthetics do. In Western medicine, diethyl ether was the first common one. It was best known as a recreational drug until doctors started to realize that people sometimes didn't notice injuries they received under the influence.
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Can you solve the...
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Rethinking infidelity...
with little consequence, and supported by a host of biological and evolutionary theories that justified their need to roam, so the double standard is as old as adultery itself. But who knows what's really going on under the sheets there, right?
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Panda Doesn't Realise...
By removing one cub at birth and then switching them throughout the day and night, keepers are able to encourage panda mothers to feed both siblings, while being under the impression that they have only one.
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Handraising Twin Tiger...
And as the days roll by, the cubs continue to thrive under Giles's watchful eye. So, we try and spend a little bit of time with them every day. It's really important, because, ultimately, from day one,
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His Epic Message Will...
corporations keep us unaware and disconnected but they have underestimated our strength contrary to popular belief millions are waking up out of their sleep saying our home being taken right up under our feet we cannot allow a history to be written by the wicked greedy and loony it is our duty to protect Mother Nature from those who
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What does it take to...
fail and to raise in the modern version of the language they actually derive from older words that mean to try and to repair focusing on just the first one cheville ooh the idea of trying something allows for the possibility of failure for example I'm going to try to get this talk under six minutes and I'm
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How does asthma work? -...
so asthma can be kept under control. They're also crucial in preventing long-term damage from chronic inflammation, which can cause scarring of the airways. Inhalers are known to be very effective, and have helped many people live better lives. Although we've come a long way in improving how we treat
Video examples
The language of lying —...
from medieval torture devices to polygraphs, blood-pressure and breathing monitors, voice-stress analyzers, eye trackers, infrared brain scanners, and even the 400-pound electroencephalogram. But although such tools have worked under certain circumstances, most can be fooled with enough preparation,
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The five major world...
And while meditating under a bodhi tree, the rest of the answer came to him. All of life abounds with suffering. It's caused by selfish craving for one's own fulfillment at the expense of others. Following an eight-step plan can teach us to reduce that craving, and thus reduce the suffering.
Video examples
How does anesthesia...
including the brain. That's what inhalational anesthetics do. In Western medicine, diethyl ether was the first common one. It was best known as a recreational drug until doctors started to realize that people sometimes didn't notice injuries they received under the influence.
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Can you solve the...
the dictator reluctantly agrees to let you visit the island and speak to the prisoners under the following you may only make one statement, and you cannot tell them any new information. What can you say to help free the prisoners without incurring the dictator's wrath?
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Rethinking infidelity...
with little consequence, and supported by a host of biological and evolutionary theories that justified their need to roam, so the double standard is as old as adultery itself. But who knows what's really going on under the sheets there, right?
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Panda Doesn't Realise...
By removing one cub at birth and then switching them throughout the day and night, keepers are able to encourage panda mothers to feed both siblings, while being under the impression that they have only one.
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Handraising Twin Tiger...
And as the days roll by, the cubs continue to thrive under Giles's watchful eye. So, we try and spend a little bit of time with them every day. It's really important, because, ultimately, from day one,
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American Businesswoman
No matter what I hear about my parents, about my family, no matter what I read, the fact is that I'm absolutely proud to be a Trump. For a while, I was worried that for my whole life I'd sort of be under my parents' shadow, but it's not a bad shadow to be under.
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Eric Maskin
American Economist
If I buy a car, I use the car, you don't, and the market for cars works pretty well. But there are many other sorts of goods, often very important goods, which are not provided well through the market. Often, these go under the heading of public goods.
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Glenn Ford
American Actor
I think the director is becoming more important. To work under rushed conditions, you need to have an extremely professional director. If the director's good than the end result will be good.
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Irvine Welsh
Scottish Novelist
Sometimes a book influences me because it winds me up. There'll be something that gets under my skin and makes me think that I can do better.
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Frank Iero
American Musician
People don't always realize that a record is forever. It'll always be there under your name. You've got to be certain that it's right.
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Christina Aguilera
American Musician
I really don't spend any time on the Internet, so I guess I live a little under a rock in that respect.
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Harrison Birtwistle
British Composer
I think there are influences that you open the door to, and influences that come under the door.
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Lisa Lutz
American Author
I don't feel like I'm a writer who works under any influence.
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Friedrich Schiller
German Dramatist
Grace is the beauty of form under the influence of freedom.
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Tamra Davis
American Director
All of my main characters have been under 30.
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Ivanka Trump
American Businesswoman
No matter what I hear about my parents, about my family, no matter what I read, the fact is that I'm absolutely proud to be a Trump. For a while, I was worried that for my whole life I'd sort of be under my parents' shadow, but it's not a bad shadow to be under.
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Eric Maskin
American Economist
If I buy a car, I use the car, you don't, and the market for cars works pretty well. But there are many other sorts of goods, often very important goods, which are not provided well through the market. Often, these go under the heading of public goods.
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Glenn Ford
American Actor
I think the director is becoming more important. To work under rushed conditions, you need to have an extremely professional director. If the director's good than the end result will be good.
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Irvine Welsh
Scottish Novelist
Sometimes a book influences me because it winds me up. There'll be something that gets under my skin and makes me think that I can do better.
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Frank Iero
American Musician
People don't always realize that a record is forever. It'll always be there under your name. You've got to be certain that it's right.
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Christina Aguilera
American Musician
I really don't spend any time on the Internet, so I guess I live a little under a rock in that respect.
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Harrison Birtwistle
British Composer
I think there are influences that you open the door to, and influences that come under the door.
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Lisa Lutz
American Author
I don't feel like I'm a writer who works under any influence.
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Friedrich Schiller
German Dramatist
Grace is the beauty of form under the influence of freedom.
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Tamra Davis
American Director
All of my main characters have been under 30.
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