Word Book U-1 (1/1)
under - usual
under [(1) below; (2) below the surface of; (3) less than; (4) as called for by a law, agreement or system]
The river flows under the bridge. (1)
understand [(1) to know what is meant; (2) to have knowledge of]
unite [to join together]
The new president will try to unite all parties in support of his program.
universe [all of space, including planets and stars]
university [a place of education that usually includes several colleges and research organizations]
unless [(1) except if it happens; (2) on condition that]
until [(1) up to a time; (2) before]
up [to, in or at a higher position or value]
urge [(1) to advise strongly; (2) to make a great effort to get someone to do something]
He urged the governor to think carefully before signing such a bill. (1)
The speaker urged the crowd to take control of the university. (2)
urgent [needing an immediate decision or action]
us [(1) the form of the word "we" used after a preposition; (2) or used as an object of a verb]
use [(1) to employ for a purpose; (2) to put into action]
We use electricity to light our house. (1)
He used a piece of glass to cut the ropes that tied our hands. (2)
usual [(1) as is normal or common; (2) as is most often done, seen or heard]
