🇬🇧 Under meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

“Under” means something is lower than the surface you can see, or hidden beneath it. If a fish is under the water, it is swimming below the top of the water. If a worm is under the soil, it is wiggling beneath the ground. When you look at something from the outside, “under” is where things are hiding or resting below that outside part.

I saw my reflection under the water, and it was making the same confused fish face as me.

My little brother hid under the blankets and declared it a new, warmer planet.

The cat slid under the curtain and thought it had turned invisible, tail completely sticking out.

My toy car zoomed under the couch and entered the mysterious Land of Missing Things.

Some frogs sleep under the mud in winter to stay safe and warm, which is like living in a squishy, muddy sleeping bag.

A boy's small cat hides under the bed. He looks under the chair, under the box, under the table, under the bag and does not cry. He finds the cat under a hat. The boy laughs and hugs the cat. The cat is warm and safe. They are very happy together.

This word is at the A1 level, which means it is one of the first words you learn when starting English. It’s commonly used in everyday conversations and helps you communicate basic ideas like greetings, family, or daily activities.

Expanding your English vocabulary is one of the best ways to improve your pronunciation, spelling, and confidence in English. Watch the video above to memorize the word, understand its meaning, and see example sentences in action. Discover related words to grow your vocabulary naturally. Add words to your playlist for stress-free, effective learning—anytime, anywhere! Watch, learn, repeat.