Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
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- /-dɚ/
- /ˈʌn.dər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- /-dɚ/
Definitions of under- word
- prefix under- Under- is used to form words that express the idea that there is not enough of something. For example if people are underfed, they are not getting enough food. 0
- prefix under- Under- is added to the beginning of nouns that refer to a job or rank in order to form nouns that refer to a less important job or rank. 0
- prefix under- below or beneath 0
- prefix under- of lesser importance or lower rank 0
- prefix under- to a lesser degree than is proper; insufficient or insufficiently 0
- prefix under- indicating secrecy or deception 0
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Parts of speech for Under-
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
under- popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% 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.
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