Underneath vs. Under — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Underneath and Under
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Underneath
In or to a place beneath; below.
Under
In a lower position or place than
A rug under a chair.
Underneath
On the lower face or underside.
Under
To or into a lower position or place than
Rolled the ball under the couch.
Underneath
Under; below; beneath.
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Under
Beneath the surface of
Under the ground.
Swam under water.
Underneath
Under the power or control of.
Under
Beneath the assumed surface or guise of
Traveled under a false name.
Underneath
Lower; under.
Under
Less than; smaller than
The jar's capacity is under three quarts.
Underneath
The part or side below or under.
Under
Less than the required amount or degree of
Under voting age.
Underneath
Below; in a place beneath.
Under
Inferior to in status or rank
Nine officers under me at headquarters.
Underneath
On the underside or lower face.
Under
Subject to the authority, rule, or control of
Under a dictatorship.
Underneath
Under, below, beneath.
Underneath the water, all was calm.
We flew underneath the bridge.
We looked underneath the table.
Under
Subject to the supervision, instruction, or influence of
Under parental guidance.
Underneath
Under the control or power of.
There was little freedom underneath the jackboot.
Under
Undergoing or receiving the effects of
Under constant care.
Underneath
Under, lower.
You can have the underneath bunk.
Under
Subject to the restraint or obligation of
Under contract.
Underneath
The bottom of something.
The underneath of the aircraft was painted blue.
Under
Within the group or classification of
Listed under biology.
Underneath
A background radio sound track played during a specific announcement or program.
Under
In the process of
Under discussion.
Underneath
Beneath; below; in a lower place; under; as, a channel underneath the soil.
Or sullen mole, that runneth underneath.
Under
In view of; because of
Under these conditions.
Underneath
Under; beneath; below.
Underneath this stone lieAs much beauty as could die.
Under
With the authorization of
Under the monarch's seal.
Underneath
On the lower or downward side;
A chest of drawers all scratched underneath
Under
Sowed or planted with
An acre under oats.
Underneath
Lower down on the page;
Diagrams with figures underneath
Under
(Nautical) Powered or propelled by
Under sail.
Under steam.
Underneath
Beneath by way of support;
A house with a good foundation underneath
Under
During the time conventionally assigned to (a sign of the zodiac)
Born under Aries.
Underneath
Under or below an object or a surface;
We could see the original painting underneath
Under
In or into a place below or beneath
Struggled in the water but then slipped under.
Under
So as to be covered or enveloped
Arranged the blankets so the kids were completely under.
Under
So as to be less than the required amount or degree
10 degrees or under.
Under
So as to be rendered unconscious, as by an anesthetic
Doctors put the patient under.
Under
In or into a condition of ruin or death
Businesses that have gone under.
Under
Located or situated on a lower level or beneath something else
The under parts of a machine.
Under
Lower in rank, power, or authority; subordinate.
Under
Less than is required or customary
An under dose of medication.
Under
At the bottom of or in the area covered or surmounted by.
We found some shade under a tree.
About £10,000 was stuffed under the mattress.
There is nothing new under the sun.
There is an oil leak under the car.
Under
Below the surface of.
The crocodile lurked just under the water.
Under
From one side of to the other, passing beneath.
I crawled under the fence.
There is a tunnel under the English Channel.
Under
Less than.
Interest rates are now under 1%.
We can get there in under an hour.
Under
Subordinate to; subject to the control of; in accordance with; in compliance with.
He served in World War II under General Omar Bradley.
During the pandemic, we had to live under severe restrictions.
Under the law and concession agreement with other parties, the private company must pay taxes in time and on a right amount.
Under
Within the category, classification or heading of.
File this under "i" for "ignore".
Under
(figuratively) In the face of; in response to (some attacking force).
To collapse under stress; to give in under interrogation
Under
Using or adopting (a name, identity, etc.).
He writes books under the name John Smith.
She now lives under a new identity.
Under
In or to a lower or subordinate position, or a position beneath or below something, physically or figuratively.
Pulled under by the currents
Weighed under by worry
Under
So as to pass beneath something.
There's quite a gap, so you may be able to sneak under.
Under
(usually in compounds) Insufficiently.
The plants were underwatered.
Women are under-represented.
Under
(informal) In or into an unconscious state.
It took the hypnotist several minutes to make his subject go under.
Under
Lower; beneath something.
This treatment protects the under portion of the car from rust.
(in compounds) underbelly, underside, undershirt, undersecretary
Under
In a state of subordination, submission or defeat.
The army could not keep the people under.
Under
Under anesthesia, especially general anesthesia; sedated.
Ensure the patient is sufficiently under.
Under
(informal) Insufficient or lacking in a particular respect.
This chicken is a bit under. (insufficiently cooked)
This bag of apples feels under. (of insufficient weight)
My pay packet last week was £10 under. (of insufficient monetary amount)
Under
The amount by which an actual total is less than the expected or required amount.
Under
Below or lower, in place or position, with the idea of being covered; lower than; beneath; - opposed to over; as, he stood under a tree; the carriage is under cover; a cellar extends under the whole house.
Fruit put in bottles, and the bottles let down into wells under water, will keep long.
Be gathered now, ye waters under heaven,Into one place.
Under
Denoting relation to some thing or person that is superior, weighs upon, oppresses, bows down, governs, directs, influences powerfully, or the like, in a relation of subjection, subordination, obligation, liability, or the like; as, to travel under a heavy load; to live under extreme oppression; to have fortitude under the evils of life; to have patience under pain, or under misfortunes; to behave like a Christian under reproaches and injuries; under the pains and penalties of the law; the condition under which one enters upon an office; under the necessity of obeying the laws; under vows of chastity.
Both Jews and Gentiles . . . are all under sin.
That led the embattled seraphim to warUnder thy conduct.
Who have their provandOnly for bearing burdens, and sore blowsFor sinking under them.
Under
Denoting relation to something that exceeds in rank or degree, in number, size, weight, age, or the like; in a relation of the less to the greater, of inferiority, or of falling short.
Three sons he dying left under age.
Medicines take effect sometimes under, and sometimes above, the natural proportion of their virtue.
There are several hundred parishes in England under twenty pounds a year.
It was too great an honor for any man under a duke.
Several young men could never leave the pulpit under half a dozen conceits.
Under
Denoting relation to something that comprehends or includes, that represents or designates, that furnishes a cover, pretext, pretense, or the like; as, he betrayed him under the guise of friendship; Morpheus is represented under the figure of a boy asleep.
A crew who, under names of old renown . . . abusedFanatic Egypt.
Mr. Duke may be mentioned under the double capacity of a poet and a divine.
Under this head may come in the several contests and wars betwixt popes and the secular princes.
Under
Less specifically, denoting the relation of being subject, of undergoing regard, treatment, or the like; as, a bill under discussion.
Abject and lost, lay these, covering the flood,Under amazement of their hideous change.
Under
In a lower, subject, or subordinate condition; in subjection; - used chiefly in a few idiomatic phrases; as, to bring under, to reduce to subjection; to subdue; to keep under, to keep in subjection; to control; to go under, to be unsuccessful; to fail; to go bankrupt.
I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection.
The minstrel fell, but the foeman's chainCould not bring his proud soul under.
Under
Lower in position, intensity, rank, or degree; subject; subordinate; - generally in composition with a noun, and written with or without the hyphen; as, an undercurrent; undertone; underdose; under-garment; underofficer; undersheriff.
Under
Located below or beneath something else;
Nether garments
The under parts of a machine
Under
Lower in rank, power, or authority;
An under secretary
Under
Down to defeat, death, or ruin;
Their competitors went under
Under
Through a range downward;
Children six and under will be admitted free
Under
Into unconsciousness;
This will put the patient under
Under
In or into a state of subordination or subjugation;
We must keep our disappointment under
Under
Below some quantity or limit;
Fifty dollars or under
Under
Below the horizon;
The sun went under
Under
Down below;
Get under quickly!
Under
Further down;
See under for further discussion
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