Basic Details
Word: Under
Part of Speech: Preposition, Adverb
Meaning: Below or beneath something; in a lower position.
Synonyms: Beneath, below, underneath
Antonyms: Above, over, on top of
Idioms and Phrases
- Under the weather: Feeling ill or unwell. Example: "She stayed home from school because she was feeling under the weather."
- Under someone's thumb: Being controlled or dominated by someone. Example: "He felt under his boss's thumb and couldnt make decisions for himself."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The cat hid under the table during the thunderstorm, feeling safe and protected.
Example 2: The treasure was buried under the old oak tree, waiting to be discovered.
Example 3: The children played under the sun in the park, enjoying a lovely day outside.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "under" comes from the Old English word "under," which means "beneath" or "below"? It's been used in various forms of English since around the 5th century!
Famous Quote
"We must be our own before we can be another's." Ralph Waldo Emerson (Here under relates to the idea that we must understand ourselves before we can truly connect with others.)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "under" mean?
a) Above something
b) In a lower position
c) Inside something
d) Next to something
Answer: b) In a lower position
2. Which of these is a synonym of "under"?
a) Above
b) Beneath
c) Next to
d) Around
Answer: b) Beneath
3. Which sentence uses "under" correctly?
a) The bird flew under the tree.
b) The star is under the sky.
c) The book is under the shelf where it belongs.
d) The sun is under the clouds.
Answer: c) The book is under the shelf where it belongs.
4. Which idiom means feeling unwell?
a) Under someone's thumb
b) Under the weather
c) Under the sun
d) Over the moon
Answer: b) Under the weather
5. What is the opposite of "under"?
a) Below
b) Beneath
c) Over
d) Inside
Answer: c) Over
