Synonyms for under
ˈʌn dərun·der

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1. underpreposition

   Synonyms:
   below, beneath, underneath

   Antonyms:
   above, over

2. underadverb

   In a way lower or less than

   Synonyms:
   underneath, below, beneath

   Antonyms:
   over, above

3. underpreposition

   In a way inferior to

   He served in World War II under General Omar Bradley.

   Synonyms:
   beneath, below, underneath

   Antonyms:
   above, over

4. underpreposition

   Less than

   Synonyms:
   underneath, beneath, below

   Antonyms:
   over, above

5. underpreposition

   Below the surface of

   Synonyms:
   below, beneath, underneath

   Antonyms:
   above, over

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1. under

   Synonyms:
   below, underneath, beneath, subordinate, lower, inferior

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1. nether, underadjective

   located below or beneath something else

   "nether garments"; "the under parts of a machine"

   Synonyms:
   nether, chthonian, under(a), chthonic

   Antonyms:
   high, dominant

2. under(a)adverb

   lower in rank, power, or authority

   "an under secretary"

   Antonyms:
   high, dominant

3. underadverb

   down to defeat, death, or ruin

   "their competitors went under"

   Synonyms:
   below

   Antonyms:
   high, dominant

4. underadverb

   through a range downward

   "children six and under will be admitted free"

   Synonyms:
   below

   Antonyms:
   dominant, high

5. underadverb

   into unconsciousness

   "this will put the patient under"

   Synonyms:
   below

   Antonyms:
   high, dominant

6. underadverb

   in or into a state of subordination or subjugation

   "we must keep our disappointment under"

   Synonyms:
   below

   Antonyms:
   dominant, high

7. underadverb

   below some quantity or limit

   "fifty dollars or under"

   Synonyms:
   below

   Antonyms:
   high, dominant

8. underadverb

   below the horizon

   "the sun went under"

   Synonyms:
   below

   Antonyms:
   high, dominant

9. underadverb

   down below

   "get under quickly!"

   Synonyms:
   below

   Antonyms:
   dominant, high

10. under, belowadverb

    further down

    "see under for further discussion"

    Synonyms:
    on a lower floor, at a lower place, to a lower place, infra, beneath, below, downstairs, down the stairs

    Antonyms:
    dominant, high

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1. underprep.

   Synonyms:
   beneath, below

2. underprep.

   Synonyms:
   subordinate to, subject to, in subordination to

3. underprep.

   Synonyms:
   below, less than, with less than

4. underprep.

   Synonyms:
   by means of

5. underprep.

   Synonyms:
   when exposed to, while suffering

6. underprep.

   Synonyms:
   in, in the state or condition of

7. underprep.

   Synonyms:
   attested by, authorized by, signed by

8. underadjective

   Synonyms:
   in subjection

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1. underadjective

   Synonyms:
   subordinate, subaltern, inferior, subjacent

2. underprep

   Synonyms:
   beneath, below, subordinate, inferior, subject to

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1. List of paraphrases for "under":

   pursuant, in, beneath, below, by, low, within, underneath, sub, less, least, framework, sous, with, on, through, as, during, at, into, amid, fuse, bajo, for

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1. Alex Murdaugh:

   If I was under the pressure that they’re talking about here, I can promise you I would hurt myself before I would hurt one of them, without a doubt.

2. Nainoa Johsens:

   Under the leadership of Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel, the RNC has invested millions in authentically engaging with Asian Pacific Americans, the GOP’s message is resonating because Republicans are focused on the issues that matter to Asian American families like out-of-control inflation and violent crime that have particularly affected AAPI communities.

3. Jill Huntley:

   Climate change impacts are worse in the equatorial tropics -- Australasia -- because of the unique climate here. It is the most atmospherically dynamic place on Earth. Also, the tropics can experience up to three times the temperature increases under climate change compared to other parts of the world.

4. Andrew Meehan:

   On the other hand, some states have taken a better approach in this regard, and have put the minimal requirements that they're obliged to put under federal law.

5. Pamela Geller:

   I will not abridge my freedoms so as not to offend savages, freedom of speech is under violent assault here.