go under
Word Rarity
Common
Frequency: 5.55 in modern English
9
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars
Meaning
verb
To descend into a body of water; to founder.
verb
To collapse or fail, e.g. by going bankrupt.
verb
To die.
Example Sentences
- "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."
- "If we don't get him to a doctor, he'll go under for sure."
- "Good for a fortnight, am I? The doctor told you? He lied. I shall go under by morning, and—— Put that nurse outside."
- "He goes under the name of Mr X to remain anonymous."
- ""But I went under nicely and I am glad there were some fine materializations.""