Under Synonyms

26 under synonyms include less than, lower than, smaller than, not so much as, not as much as, below, shy of, undergoing, in the process of, and receiving. Under is a preposition, and its antonyms are more than and over. Here are some additional synonyms for "under" with example sentences.

Another word for Under

26 other ways to say under.

1. below

  • smaller than  
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  • shy of  
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  • not so much as  
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  • not as much as  
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  • lower than  
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  • less than  
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  • below  
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2. receiving

  • undergoing  
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  • under
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  • receiving  
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  • in the process of  
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3. bound by

  • under the control of  
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  • subject to  
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  • liable to  
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  • controlled by  
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  • constrained by  
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  • bound by  
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  • at the mercy of  
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4. lower

  • underwater  
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  • underneath  
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  • to the bottom  
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  • lower  
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  • downward  
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  • down
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  • beneath  
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  • below  
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Use under in a Sentence

Athletes perform well under pressure.

Fear grew under the repressive leadership.

He works well under pressure.

I became abashed under her sharp gaze.

Mathematics falls under his domain.

She studied human behavior under stress.

The bridge collapsed under weak pressure.

under this circumstance, we adapt.