Search results for 'under':

under prep 1 a below or beneath something but not in contact with it • under the table; b below or beneath something and in contact with it • under the book. 2 at the foot of • under the column. 3 less than; short of • under 10 per cent. 4 lower in rank than. 5 during the reign or administration of • under Queen Elizabeth II. 6 subjected to, receiving or sustaining • under consideration • under pressure. 7 in the category or classification of. 8 known by • goes under the name of. 9 according to • under the terms of the agreement. 10 in view of; because of • under the circumstances. 11 propelled by • under sail. 12 said of a field: planted with (a particular crop). 13 astrol within the influence of (a particular sign of the zodiac). adverb 1 in or to a lower place, position or rank. 2 into a state of unconsiousness. adj 1 lower. 2 subordinate. under lock and key see under key¹. under one's belt see under belt. under the knife see under knife. under way 1 said of a process, activity, project, etc: in progress; having been instigated. 2 naut said of a vessel: in motion.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon.

under- combining form forming words meaning: 1 beneath or below • underfoot. 2 too little in quantity or degree; insufficient or insufficiently • underexposed • underpaid. 3 lower in rank or importance • under-secretary. 4 less than • underbid. 5 less or lower than expectations or potential • underdeveloped.