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Definition of under adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

under

adverb
 
/ˈʌndə(r)/
 
/ˈʌndər/
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  1. below something
    • He pulled up the covers and crawled under.
  2. below the surface of water
    • She took a deep breath and stayed under for more than a minute.
    • The boat was going under fast.
  3. less; younger
    • prices of ten dollars and under
    • children aged 12 and under
  4. in or into an unconscious state
    • He felt himself going under.
  5. Word OriginOld English, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch onder and German unter.
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