under

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈʌn.də(ɹ)/, SAMPA: /"Vn.d@(r\)/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈʌn.dɚ/, SAMPA: /"Vn.d@`/

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Preposition

Preposition under

Preposition a ƙarƙashi

It is under the box

1. ƙarƙashin abu, a ƙasa, In the same place as another thing, but lower.
   • Synonyms: below, underneath, on the bottom of, beneath, inferior and lower
   • Antonyms: above, over and on top of

   They ate under the trees. <> Sun ci a ƙarƙashin bishiya

2. In the control of.
   • Synonyms: subordinate and inferior
   • Antonym: superior

   He was under the leader of the organization.

3. In the middle of a process; experiencing.
   • Synonyms: experiencing and undergoing

   The idea is under the committee's judgement (judging).

4. He is under 20 years <> Shekarunsa ba su kai ashirin ba.

Related words

• Down Under
• under-
• undercook
• underdog
• underhanded
• underhandedly
• underpaid
• underwear
• underwhelming
• underwhelmed
• under construction
• under the radar

See also

• bottom
• top
• down
• low