Idioms for under
under wraps.
wrap(def 14).
Origin of under
before 900; Middle English, Old English; cognate with Dutch
onder, German
unter, Old Norse
undir, Latin
inferus located below
synonym study for under
2. See
below.
Words nearby under
Definition for under (2 of 2)
under-
a prefixal use of under, as to indicate place or situation below or beneath (underbrush; undertow); lower in grade or dignity (undersheriff; understudy); of lesser degree, extent, or amount (undersized); or insufficiency (underfeed).
Origin of under-
Middle English; Old English
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British Dictionary definitions for under (1 of 2)
under
/ (ˈʌndə) /
preposition
adverb
below; to a position underneath something
Word Origin for under
Old English; related to Old Saxon, Gothic
undar, Old High German
untar, Old Norse
undir, Latin
infra
British Dictionary definitions for under (2 of 2)
under-
prefix
below or beneath
underarm; underground
of lesser importance or lower rank
undersecretary
to a lesser degree than is proper; insufficient or insufficiently
undercharge; underemployed
indicating secrecy or deception
underhand
Idioms and Phrases with under
under