keep under

keep un·der

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [keep uhn-der]
- /kip ˈʌn dər/
- /kiːp ˈʌndə(r)/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [keep uhn-der]
- /kip ˈʌn dər/

Definitions of keep under words

verb keep under to remain or cause to remain below (a surface) 0
verb keep under to cause to remain unconscious 0
verb keep under to hold in submission 0
verb keep under (Transitive Verb) To hold in subjection; hence, to oppress. 0

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Parts of speech for Keep under

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keep under popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

Synonyms for keep under

verb keep under

beat down — When the sun beats down, it is very hot and bright.
bum out — a person who avoids work and sponges on others; loafer; idler.
cast down — If someone is cast down by something, they are sad or worried because of it.
damping — moistening or wetting
depress — If someone or something depresses you, they make you feel sad and disappointed.

All 6 Synonyms of keep under