What does under- mean?
Under- means Beneath, under.
Under-
Pronunciation varies by accent · prefix
Meaning
Beneath, under.
Definitions by Sense
- Beneath, under
- (figurative) To go from one side to the other; to progress along a path
- Less than, beneath in quantity
- Deficient, below what is correct, insufficient
- Subordinate to
Example Sentences
e.g. underground, underneath, underpass
e.g. understand, undergo, underbear, undertake
e.g. underadditive, underage, underbound
e.g. underapply, underbill, underawe
e.g. undersecretary, underling, underclass
Synonyms for under-
Antonyms for under-
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Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for under-?
Common synonyms include hypo-, sub-, infra-, en-.
What is the opposite of under-?
Possible antonyms include over-, epi-, sur-, hyper-.
How do you use under- in a sentence?
e.g. underground, underneath, underpass
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