How Do You Spell GO UNDER?

Pronunciation: [ɡˌə͡ʊ ˈʌndə] (IPA)

The phrase "go under" refers to the act of sinking or submerging, and is pronounced /ɡo ʌndər/. The "g" sound is pronounced with the back of the tongue against the soft palate, while the "o" sound is formed by rounding the lips. The "u" sound is short and pronounced with the tongue in a neutral position, while the "nd" sound is a nasal consonant formed by touching the tip of the tongue to the alveolar ridge. Finally, the "er" sound is pronounced with a tap of the tongue against the alveolar ridge.

GO UNDER Meaning and Definition

1. The phrasal verb "go under" has multiple meanings depending on the context in which it is used. The following definition covers its most common usages:

   1. To fail or become bankrupt: "Go under" refers to the moment when a business or organization fails due to financial difficulties or other factors. It implies that the entity is no longer able to sustain its operations and may be forced to close down or file for bankruptcy.

   2. To submerge or sink: This meaning describes the act of descending beneath the surface, often pertaining to water or another fluid. It can be used literally, such as a ship going under in rough seas, or figuratively, as if being overwhelmed by a situation.

   3. To be defeated or overwhelmed: In this sense, "go under" describes being overcome by a challenge, threat, or pressure. It suggests that one is unable to cope with or withstand the circumstances, leading to a defeat or collapse.

   4. To undergo a medical operation or procedure involving anesthesia: This usage refers to a patient undergoing surgery and being put into an unconscious state by anesthesia. It suggests a temporary loss of consciousness during a procedure.

   Overall, "go under" conveys the ideas of financial failure, submergence, defeat, or undergoing a medical procedure with anesthesia, depending on the given context.

Common Misspellings for GO UNDER

• gounder
• vo under
• ho under
• yo under
• to under
• gi under
• gk under
• gl under
• gp under
• g0 under
• g9 under
• go ynder
• go hnder
• go jnder
• go inder
• go 8nder
• go 7nder
• go ubder
• go umder
• go ujder

Etymology of GO UNDER

The phrase "go under" originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word "undergan" which means "to undergo" or "to go beneath". The word "under" refers to beneath or below, and "go" refers to movement or action.

Idioms with the word GO UNDER

• go under the name of The idiom "go under the name of" means to be known or identified by a particular name or pseudonym. It refers to adopting an alternative or false name for various reasons, such as for anonymity, to hide one's true identity, or to present oneself in a particular way.
• go under the hammer The idiom "go under the hammer" means to be put up for auction or to be sold through a public bidding process. It refers to the practice of using a hammer in an auction to indicate the acceptance of the highest bid and finalize the sale.
• go under the knife The idiom "go under the knife" means to undergo a surgical procedure or operation.
• go under the wrecking ball The idiom "go under the wrecking ball" means to be demolished or destroyed, often in reference to a building or structure being dismantled for redevelopment or renovation. It can also be used metaphorically to signify being subjected to significant change, upheaval, or eradication.
• come/go under the hammer To be sold at an auction.
• go under The idiom "go under" means to fail, collapse, or be ruined financially or professionally. It can also refer to sinking or submerging, such as a ship going under water.

Similar spelling words for GO UNDER

• gonder,
• Gunder.

Conjugate verb Go under

CONDITIONAL

I would go under

you would go under

he/she/it would go under

we would go under

they would go under

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be going under

you would be going under

he/she/it would be going under

we would be going under

they would be going under

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have go under

you would have go under

he/she/it would have go under

we would have go under

they would have go under

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been going under

you would have been going under

he/she/it would have been going under

we would have been going under

they would have been going under

FUTURE

I will go under

you will go under

he/she/it will go under

we will go under

they will go under

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be going under

you will be going under

he/she/it will be going under

we will be going under

they will be going under

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have gone under

you will have gone under

he/she/it will have gone under

we will have gone under

they will have gone under

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been going under

you will have been going under

he/she/it will have been going under

we will have been going under

they will have been going under

IMPERATIVE

you go under

we let´s go under

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to go under

PAST

I went under

you went under

he/she/it went under

we went under

they went under

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was going under

you were going under

he/she/it was going under

we were going under

they were going under

PAST PARTICIPLE

gone under

PAST PERFECT

I had gone under

you had gone under

he/she/it had gone under

we had gone under

they had gone under

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been going under

you had been going under

he/she/it had been going under

we had been going under

they had been going under

PRESENT

I go under

you go under

he/she/it goes under

we go under

they go under

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am going under

you are going under

he/she/it is going under

we are going under

they are going under

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

going under

PRESENT PERFECT

I have gone under

you have gone under

he/she/it has gone under

we have gone under

they have gone under

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been going under

you have been going under

he/she/it has been going under

we have been going under

they have been going under