UNDER


Meaning of UNDER in English

I . prep.

1.

Beneath, below.

2.

Subordinate to, subject to, in subordination to.

3.

In a less degree than.

4.

For that which is less than.

5.

Below, less than, with less than.

6.

By means of.

7.

Inferior to, in a state of inferiority to.

8.

While burdened with, ~ the load of.

9.

When exposed to, while suffering.

10.

In a state of being liable to, subject to.

11.

In, in the state or condition of.

12.

Attested by, authorized by, signed by.

13.

Subjected to, being the subject of.

14.

Not having reached or arrived at.

15.

Bearing, represented by.

II . a.

Lower in rank or degree, subject, subordinate, inferior.

III . ad.

In subjection.

Soule. Dictionary of English synonyms.      Словарь английских синонимов.