Particle guide

Phrasal verbs with under

The particle under starts from one core idea — below, submerged, or insufficient. Sink In groups its verbs by the recurring ways that idea plays out, so verbs that look unrelated line up into patterns.

24 phrasal verbs · 4 meaning groups

underSubmersionUnder ControlHidingNot Enough

The meaning map of under

Submersion

Something goes below the surface.

Under Control

Something is under a rule, group, burden, or close check. It works inside that pressure.

Hiding

Under the surface means hidden.

Not Enough

The amount is below the needed level.

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