Under
(
adverb
,
preposition
)
(As an adverb)
Under ( adverb )
- Beneath something.
- Below something.
- Lower in position than something.
- Less than something.
Origin:
Middle english, from old english under; akin to old high german untar under, latin infra below, greek hypo under.
Examples:
- The dog is under the table.
- The book is under the bed.
- He is under the weather.
- The city is under water.
- The price is under $100.
(As a preposition)
Under ( preposition )
- Beneath something.
- Below something.
- Lower in position than something.
- Less than something.
Origin:
Middle english, from old english under; akin to old high german untar under, latin infra below, greek hypo under.
Examples:
- The dog is under the table.
- The book is under the bed.
- He is under the weather.
- The city is under water.
- The price is under $100.