under

un-der · preposition

imported

Definitions

preposition

  1. 1.

    In or to a position below or lower than something else.

  2. 2.

    Below a particular level, limit, or amount.

  3. 3.

    Subject to the authority, control, or influence of.

  4. 4.

    In accordance with or subject to.

  5. 5.

    During the period of rule or governance of.

  6. 6.

    Below something or to a lower position.

  7. 7.

    Lower in amount, degree, or position (usually in compounds).

Related words

Antonyms: above, on top of, over

Etymology

From Old English "under," from Proto-Germanic "under," from Proto-Indo-European "ndher-" meaning "under." The word has cognates in German "unter," Dutch "onder," and Swedish "under."