easy
The cat hid under the chair.
What does Under mean?
Under means below something.
Dictionary definition
Below or lower than something else.
Example sentences
Under in a sentence
medium
Write your name under the title.
hard
The roots grew under the soil where we could not see them.
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Practice 1
What does under mean?
Under means below or lower than something else.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to under?
Below is close in meaning to under in this dictionary entry.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of under?
Over contrasts with under in this dictionary entry.
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Under
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un · der · strongest beat: un
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WordUnder.
Partpreposition, adverb.
MeaningUnder means below something.
ExampleExample: The cat hid under the chair.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- un · der
- Strongest beat
- un
- Ending
- der
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on un.
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Word family
Under word family
Base word
under
adverb
underneath
On the lower side or below.
noun
underpass
A path that goes under something.
adjective
underwater
Below the surface of water.
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Hint for students
Under means below something. Look for a position clue that tells where one thing is compared with another.
Common mix-up
Under is not the same as over or near. Under means lower than something else, not simply close to it.
Try it in class or at home
Write one sentence that shows under without using the word under. Then underline the clue words that show one thing is below or lower than another thing. Example: The pencil rolled beneath the desk where I could not see it. Clue words: beneath, desk, could not see it Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show one thing below another?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Write your name under the title." Why does under fit better than over?
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