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.
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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