Definition of "under"

Kid-friendly meaning of under, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "under" mean?

under (preposition) — below or beneath something.

Part of speechPreposition Syllables2 (un·der)

Example sentences using "under"

Grade K–2
Look under the bed.
Grade 3–5
The dog hid under the kitchen table whenever it heard a thunderstorm rolling in.
Grade 6–8
Submarines were originally called 'under-the-sea boats' before the shorter name caught on, and they remain feats of engineering to operate safely under ocean pressure.

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