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go 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. 1.To descend into a body of water; to founder.
  2. 2.To collapse or fail, e.g. by going bankrupt.
  3. 3.To be named; to call oneself.
  4. 4.To enter a state of hypnosis.

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