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A Writer's Dictionary:

under- Definition


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under-
combining form
    1. Forming words meaning: beneath or below.
      Example: underfoot
    2. Forming words meaning: too little in quantity or degree; insufficient or insufficiently.
      Example: underexposed
      Example: underpaid
    3. Forming words meaning: lower in rank or importance.
      Example: under-secretary
    4. Forming words meaning: less than.
      Example: underbid
    5. Forming words meaning: less or lower than expectations or potential.
      Example: underdeveloped


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