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Rarego under
The correct spelling is go under.
How to pronounce go under
verb
Say it like: Go -und-er
The correct spelling is go under. To descend into a body of water; to founder. For example: "the boat was too heavy and went under."
Usage Examples
“the boat was too heavy and went under.”
“In the crisis, the company was forced to reduce its costs in order to avoid going under.”
“He goes under the name of Mr X to remain anonymous.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To descend into a body of water; to founder.
- 2.To collapse or fail, e.g. by going bankrupt.
- 3.To be named; to call oneself.
- 4.To enter a state of hypnosis.
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