Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

under

Preposition, Adverb
/ˈʌndər/
Definition
In a lower position than something else; beneath or below.
Examples
  • The cat is hiding under the bed.
  • We arrived under heavy rain.
  • She placed her phone under the pillow.
Meaning
The term ‘under’ is used to indicate something that is positioned lower than, or concealed by, another object.
Synonyms
  • beneath
  • below
  • sub