Under The Influence

Pronunciation: /ˈʌndər ðə ˈɪn.flu.əns/

Definitions of under the influence

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

Example Sentences

A1 He was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

A2 She was caught under the influence of drugs at the party.

B1 The suspect claimed he was not fully under the influence of his friends when committing the crime.

B2 The artist's latest work was created under the influence of a famous painter.

C1 The politician's decision seemed to be under the influence of his advisors.

C2 The scientist's groundbreaking research was conducted under the influence of his mentor.

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

Example Sentences

A1 He should not drive under the influence of alcohol.

A2 She was caught driving under the influence of drugs.

B1 It is illegal to operate a vehicle under the influence of any substance.

B2 The consequences of driving under the influence can be severe.

C1 The suspect was arrested for causing an accident while under the influence.

C2 Being under the influence of alcohol can impair judgment and coordination.

article a word (such as a, an, or the) used with a noun to limit it or make it clearer

Example Sentences

A1 He was driving under the influence of alcohol.

A2 She got into trouble for being under the influence of drugs at work.

B1 The suspect was arrested for causing an accident while under the influence of a controlled substance.

B2 The athlete was banned from competing after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs and being under the influence during a competition.

C1 The politician's reputation was tarnished when it was revealed that he had been making important decisions while under the influence of lobbyists.

C2 The CEO's erratic behavior at the company's annual meeting was attributed to being under the influence of prescription medication.

Examples of under the influence in a Sentence

formal The driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol during the roadside sobriety test.

informal I can't believe he drove under the influence last night!

slang She got caught driving under the influence and now has to face the consequences.

figurative His decision-making was impaired while under the influence of peer pressure.

Grammatical Forms of under the influence

• past tense: was under the influence
• plural: are under the influence
• comparative: more under the influence
• superlative: most under the influence
• present tense: is under the influence
• future tense: will be under the influence
• perfect tense: has been under the influence
• continuous tense: is being under the influence
• singular: is under the influence
• positive degree: under the influence
• infinitive: to be under the influence
• gerund: being under the influence
• participle: under the influence

Origin and Evolution of under the influence

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The phrase 'under the influence' originated from the Latin phrase 'sub influentia' meaning 'under the power of'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a general sense of being under the power or control of something, the phrase 'under the influence' evolved to specifically refer to being under the effects of alcohol or drugs in the 20th century.