Definitions
- Referring to a lower position or level than something else. - Describing a decrease in intensity, volume, or amount. - Talking about a direction towards the ground or a lower surface.
- Describing a position or location below or beneath something else. - Referring to a state of being covered or concealed by something else. - Talking about a relationship of subordination or dependence on someone or something else.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a position or location that is lower than something else.
- 2Both can be used to indicate a decrease or reduction in something.
- 3Both can be used to describe a state of being covered or concealed by something else.
What is the difference?
- 1Position: Down refers to a lower position or level, while under refers to a position below or beneath something else.
- 2Direction: Down indicates a direction towards the ground or a lower surface, while under does not imply a specific direction.
- 3Usage: Down is more commonly used as an adverb or preposition, while under is more versatile and can be used as an adverb, preposition, or adjective.
- 4Relationship: Under can indicate a relationship of subordination or dependence, while down does not have this connotation.
- 5Connotation: Down can imply a negative or undesirable situation, while under does not have this connotation.
Remember this!
Down and under are both prepositions that describe a position or location that is lower than something else. However, down emphasizes a lower position or level, while under emphasizes a position below or beneath something else. Additionally, under can indicate a relationship of subordination or dependence, while down does not have this connotation.
