What does UNDER mean?

Here is the requested information on the word "under": Parts of Speech:

preposition, adverb, adjective

Definitions:

• Preposition: situated or moving below or beneath something else; lower than.
• Adverb: extending or directly below.
• Adjective: lower in rank, power, or importance.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈʌndər/
• UK: /ˈʌndə/

Origin and Usage:

The word "under" comes from Old English "under", which means "beneath, below, in a lower position than". It has been used in the English language since the 9th century. "Under" is commonly used to denote a position below or beneath something else, or to indicate a lower rank or status.

Synonyms:

• Preposition: beneath, below, underneath, at the bottom of, lower than, inferior to
• Adverb: below, beneath, underneath, at the bottom
• Adjective: lesser, inferior, subordinate, secondary, minor

Related Words:

• above
• below
• floor
• lower
• under

Example Sentences:

• Preposition: The book is under the table.
• Adverb: The submarine went under the water.
• Adjective: The under secretary is responsible for the departments budget.