Word UNDER: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

under

🇺🇸 [ˈʌndər]

Meanings

In a lower position or beneath something. It can describe physical location, as in something being below or covered by another object. It can also refer to a situation or condition, such as being under pressure or under a particular influence.

Examples

• The book is under the table.
• She felt under a lot of stress during the exam.
• The cat hid under the bed when it started raining.

Synonyms

beneath • below • underneath

Antonyms

over • above • on top of