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Definition under- in American English

under- prefix

prefix
/ʌndər/
1

not enough: used with many nouns, verbs, and adjectives

Example

under-exposed

Example

under-nourished

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2

below: used with many nouns

Example

underpass

Example

underwater

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3

less powerful or important: used with some nouns

Example

an under-secretary at the UN

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Definition under- in American English

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