under

A1
Pronunciation
/ˈʊndə/
/ˈʌndə(ɹ)/
/ˈʌndɚ/
Adjective
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Being lower; being beneath something.

2 Definition

Under anesthesia, especially general anesthesia; sedated.

Example Sentences
  • Ensure the patient is sufficiently under.
Adverb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

In a way lower or less than.

2 Definition

In a way inferior to.

3 Definition

In an unconscious state.

Example Sentences
  • It took the hypnotist several minutes to make his subject go under.
Preposition
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

In or at a lower level than.

2 Definition

As a subject of; subordinate to.

Example Sentences
  • He served in World War II under General Omar Bradley.
3 Definition

Less than.

4 Definition

Below the surface of.

5 Definition

In the face of; in response to (some attacking force).

Example Sentences
  • to collapse under stress; to give in under interrogation
6 Definition

As, in the character of.

Example Sentences
  • he writes books under the name John Smith