Dictionary Entry
under
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Meaning
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Beneath or at a lower level than something else; below.
Example Sentence
The dog loves to sleep under the warm blanket on cold nights.
Usage Note
Used to indicate position below something else, or to describe something that is less than a certain amount or degree. It can also mean to be subjected to something or to be controlled by something.
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