Under
Exemple : The cat sleeps under the table quietly
Definition
"Under" is a preposition used to indicate a position directly below or beneath something else, often implying a lower level or surface. For example, when we say 'The cat sleeps under the table quietly,' it means the cat is positioned below the table.
Étymologie
The word "under" comes from Old English "under," which has Germanic roots related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as Old Saxon "under" and Old High German "untar." It has been used in English for centuries to denote a position beneath or below something. Did you know? The word has remained remarkably consistent in form and meaning since its earliest recorded use.
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"Under" figure dans la liste Vocaplus "Anglais - Général - (A1) - partie 1", qui contient 103 mots fréquemment utilisés.
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