CEFR A1

under

preposition

Meaning

In or to a position lower than or directly below something else.

Examples

The book is under the chair.
He walked under the bridge.

Synonyms: below, beneath, underneath

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under (A1)

preposition

Pronunciation: /ˈʌn.dər/

Definition

In or to a position lower than or directly below something else.

Examples

The book is under the chair.
He walked under the bridge.
The temperature dropped under zero.

How to Use under

under attack (collocation): Being harmed or in danger. — "The city was under attack."
under construction (collocation): Being built or repaired. — "The bridge is under construction."
under pressure (collocation): Feeling worried or unable to relax. — "He is under pressure to finish the work."
under control (collocation): Being managed or handled successfully. — "The situation is now under control."
under age (collocation): Not old enough for something. — "You must be 21 to buy alcohol; he is under age."

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