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Term: under it

Part of Speech: Preposition

Sense 1: Below or beneath it

Description: When something is under another thing or in a lower position with respect to something.

Sample Sentence: The cat hid under the table.

Sense 2: In accordance with it or following it

Description: Following a rule, condition, or guideline mentioned previously.

Sample Sentence: The children should behave under the guidance of their parents.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1: Below or in a lower place

Description: Describing the location that is lower than the current position.

Sample Sentence: The treasure is buried under it.

Sense 2: In accordance with it or following it

Description: Acting accordingly to a rule, condition, or guideline mentioned previously.

Sample Sentence: The employee carried out the task exactly under it.