under
UK /ˈʌndə/US /ˈʌndɚ/
preposition9
adverb5
adjective4
noun3
forms
unders · more under · most under
Phrases with under
- bob underTo go suddenly under the surface of a body of water after a period of floating.
- bring underTo make (someone or something) subject to (something else); to place (someone) in a state of (something).
- bubble underTo remain beneath a level.
- buckle underTo reluctantly accept something (due to a source of social pressure).
- buy out from underTo purchase (something) that (somebody else) intends to buy.
- come underTo come underneath (something).
- cut underTo undersell or undercut; to offer a product at a lower price than someone else.
- down underIn Australia.
- drink underTo drink more alcohol than another person, possibly to the point of that person passing out.
- fall underTo belong to for purposes of categorization.
- fly under the radarTo go unnoticed, especially for a long period of time.
- fold under zero pressureTo give up without or with little reason.
- get out from underTo escape from a debt.
- get under itTo sharply steer the other direction (e.g. to switch from right to left) when backing up in order to align a truck straight on with a loading dock.
- get under someone's skinTo irritate someone.
- go underTo descend into a body of water; to founder.
- hide one's light under a bushelTo conceal one's positive qualities or talents, especially due to modesty or shyness; to avoid attention.
- hot under the collarAngry; agitated.
- keep underTo hold in subjection; hence, to oppress.
- knock underTo acknowledge oneself conquered; to submit, to yield.