under
Translation
under, below, beneath
Examples
The cat is under the table.
The cat is under the table.
Kids under five eat for free.
Kids under five eat for free.
The city is under construction.
The city is under construction.
He is under a lot of pressure.
He is under a lot of pressure.
Grammar Patterns
under ((sth.)) in a position below (sth.) The cat is under the table.
Similar Words
Synonyms: below, beneath; Antonyms: over, above, on top of
Etymology
From Old English 'under', related to German 'unter' and Dutch 'onder'.
Memory Tips
Picture something physically 'under' a bridge. This core meaning extends to abstract ideas like 'under pressure' or 'under 18'.