Synonyms for
Under
Definition
beneath or below something else; lower in position or rank
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- under pressure
- under control
- under construction
- under the table
- under the weather
- under age
- under development
- under threat
Word family
Usage note
The word 'under' can indicate a position lower than something else, or a state of being subjected to something. It is generally neutral in register.
Example sentences
- The treasure is buried under the sand.
- The fish swims under the water.
- The blanket is under the pillow.
- The mole lives under the ground.
- The roots of the tree are under the soil.
Quotes
The world is full of magical things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper. - W.B. Yeats
The best way out is always through. - Robert Frost
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. - Eleanor Roosevelt