under meaning and definition

UNDER adjective

Definition of under (adjective)

1. located below or beneath something else
   • "nether garments"; "the under parts of a machine"
   • synonyms: nether
2. lower in rank, power, or authority
   • "an under secretary"

UNDER adverb

Definition of under (adverb)

1. down to defeat, death, or ruin
   • "their competitors went under"
2. through a range downward
   • "children six and under will be admitted free"
3. into unconsciousness
   • "this will put the patient under"
4. in or into a state of subordination or subjugation
   • "we must keep our disappointment under"
5. below some quantity or limit
   • "fifty dollars or under"
6. below the horizon
   • "the sun went under"
7. down below
   • "get under quickly!"
8. further down
   • "see under for further discussion"
   • synonyms: below