under (EN)

preposition, adverb, adjective

preposition “under”

1. located beneath or covered by something
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   The children hid under the table during the game of hide and seek.
2. beneath the surface level of a liquid
   Divers discovered a shipwreck under the sea.
3. amounting to less than a specified number, degree, or quantity
   The temperature dropped to just under freezing last night.
4. controlled by or subject to the authority of someone or something else
   The new recruits trained under the strict supervision of the sergeant.
5. categorized or classified within a particular group or area
   You'll find the manual under the "Instruction Guides" section.
6. experiencing pressure or difficulty because of a challenging situation
   The bridge buckled under the weight of the heavy trucks.
7. identified by a particular name or alias that is not one's own
   She performed on stage under the pseudonym "Mystic Melody."

adverb “under”

1. in a lower position or rank, either physically or in status
   The submarine went under to avoid detection.
2. not enough or lacking in quantity or degree
   The event was under-attended due to the bad weather.
3. unconscious or asleep
   After the anesthesia was administered, the patient quickly went under.

adjective “under”

1. positioned below something else, typically referring to a specific part
   The under layer of the cake was soaked with syrup.
2. overpowered or dominated, often by an opposing force
   After the coup, the old government was kept under by the new regime.
3. affected by anesthesia and not conscious or aware
   The surgeon waited until the patient was completely under before beginning the operation.
4. overwhelmed to the point of collapse, failure, or destruction
   Many small shops went under during the economic downturn.