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Onder

Noun (singular)

1. A garment worn beneath outer clothing, typically close-fitting and of a fine fabric.

Example sentence: She wore a soft silk onder beneath her dress.

Adjective

1. Less important or significant; subordinate.

Example sentence: The onder tasks were delegated to the assistant.

Verb (transitive)

1. To submit or place oneself under someone's authority or control.

Example sentence: He had to onder the new manager's rule.

Verb (intransitive)

1. To yield or surrender.

Example sentence: The enemy forces were forced to onder after hours of combat.

Local Usage

In certain regions, "onder" refers to a small, local store or shop.

Example sentence: I need to stop by the onder to grab some groceries.