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Although anything can happen when under the influence of ice water.
Kat Dennings

Meaning of "under the influence" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF UNDER THE INFLUENCE

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WHAT DOES UNDER THE INFLUENCE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Under the influence

Under the influence may refer to: ▪ Driving under the influence, the act of driving a motor vehicle with blood levels of alcohol in excess of a legal limit ▪ An altered state of consciousness, attained through the ingestion of psychoactive drugs...

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE UNDER THE INFLUENCE

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under one´s own steam
under one´s wing
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under sail
under someone´s thumb
under starter´s orders
under suspicion
under the circumstances
under the counter
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under the rose
under the sun
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under way
under weigh

WORDS THAT END LIKE UNDER THE INFLUENCE

affluence
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at your convenience
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eloquence
Fibonacci sequence
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Synonyms and antonyms of under the influence in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «UNDER THE INFLUENCE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «under the influence» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of under the influence

Translation of «under the influence» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF UNDER THE INFLUENCE

Find out the translation of under the influence to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of under the influence from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «under the influence» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

的影响下
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

bajo la influencia
570 millions of speakers

English

under the influence
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

प्रभाव में
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تحت تأثير
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

под воздействием
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sob a influência
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রভাব অধীনে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sous l´influence
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

di bawah pengaruh
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

unter dem Einfluß
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

影響下
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

영향하에
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Miturut pengaruh
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

dưới ảnh hưởng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

செல்வாக்கின் கீழ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

च्या प्रभावाखाली
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

etkisi altında
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sotto l´influenza
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Pod wpływem
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

під впливом
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

sub influența
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

υπό την επήρεια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

onder die invloed
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

under påverkan
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

under påvirkning
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of under the influence

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «UNDER THE INFLUENCE»

The term «under the influence» is quite widely used and occupies the 23.781 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «UNDER THE INFLUENCE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «under the influence» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «under the influence» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about under the influence

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10 QUOTES WITH «UNDER THE INFLUENCE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word under the influence.
1
Chris Cornell
I never wrote music or arranged songs or lyrics when I was under the influence of anything but coffee. That's not gone away.
2
Justin Cronin
My inventing time is all done under the influence of aerobic exercise. Basically, I do all my thinking while I run.
3
Kat Dennings
Although anything can happen when under the influence of ice water.
4
Edward Everett
There were speeches made in Congress in the very last session before the outbreak of the Rebellion, so ferocious as to show that their authors were under the influence of a real frenzy.
5
William Godwin
Perseverance is an active principle, and cannot continue to operate but under the influence of desire.
6
Roland Joffe
When you look at our world, the truth is that we're all under the influence of politics.
7
Denis Johnson
I think it's silly for anyone to think you could write under the influence, but if they'd like to think that, I'd like to keep the legend alive. Maybe I was under the influence when I wrote Jesus' Son and I just didn't know it.
8
Carole King
I write heavily under the influence of James Taylor.
9
Livy
Under the influence of fear, which always leads men to take a pessimistic view of things, they magnified their enemies' resources, and minimized their own.
10
Tatum O'Neal
Things get so sloppy when you're under the influence.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «UNDER THE INFLUENCE»

Discover the use of under the influence in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to under the influence and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Under the Influence: A Guide to the Myths and Realities of ...
How to get an alcoholic into treatment -- and how to choose a treatment program. Why frequently prescribed drugs can be dangerous -- even fatal -- for alcoholics. How to ensure a lasting recovery. From the Paperback edition.
James Robert Milam, Katherine Ketcham, 2011
2
Under the influence: the unauthorized story of the ...
A racy, unauthorized expose+a7 uncovers the opportunism, unbridled power, family conflict, sex scandals, and violent death hidden behind the red, white, and blue logo of the Anheuser-Busch family dynasty. Reprint.
Peter Hernon, Terry Ganey, 1992
3
Knitting Under the Influence
In Claire LaZebnik's hilarious and sometimes heartbreaking novel, Sari, Lucy, and Kathleen's lives intersect, overlap, unravel, and come back together-the result is an utterly satisfying read.
Claire LaZebnik, 2008
4
I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence
The bestselling entertaining guide from America's most delightfully unconventional hostess is now available in paperback!
Amy Sedaris, 2008
5
Hawaii: Islands Under the Influence
Now, a decade later, Kent adds an epilogue providing an overview of the Japanese investment spree, the impact of national economic restructuring on Hawai'i's tourism industry, the crises of local politics, and the Hawaiian sovereignty ...
Noel J. Kent, 1993
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Under the Influence: California's Intoxicating Spiritual and ...
In this fascinating book Monica Ganas, a lifelong Californian and veteran of the stage and screen, explores the hypnotic effect of the Golden State.
Monica Ganas, 2010
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Beyond the Influence: Understanding and Defeating Alcoholism
This invaluable work will contribute much to the battle against our number one disease." --from the Foreword by George McGovern, former senator and author of Terry: My Daughter's Life-and-Death Struggle with Alcoholism Alcoholism is a ...
Katherine Ketcham, William F. Asbury, Mel Schulstad, 2009
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Under The Influence: Questioning the Comparative in Medieval ...
A volume of eleven innovative essays on cultural production in medieval Castile, blending original archival work with a rigorous consideration of comparative methodology for the study of religions and languages in contact.
Cynthia Robinson, Leyla Rouhi, 2005
9
Women Under the Influence
This book documents the physical and emotional effects of substance abuse in girls and women, discussing the way America responds to this enormous health problem.
‎2006
10
Altered states: creativity under the influence
The relationship between altered states of consciousness and art is explored in a fascinating and daring new book the discusses meditative rituals, alcohol, drugs, and other "handles" on altered reality, tracing their influence on the work ...
Jim Hughes, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «UNDER THE INFLUENCE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term under the influence is used in the context of the following news items.
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Keith Richards Doc 'Under the Influence' Headed to Netflix
Keith Richards: Under the Influence, a new documentary about the Rolling Stones guitarist, will premiere via Netflix on September 18th. Filmmaker Morgan ... «RollingStone.com, Jul 15»
2
Police: Woman Was Under The Influence With Toddler In Car
(July 21, 2015) An eastern Pennsylvania woman has been jailed on charges she was under the influence of an anti-anxiety drug at a Dunkin' Donuts drive-thru ... «KWTX, Jul 15»
3
State DNR on lookout for boaters under the influence
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Boating under the influence of drugs or alcohol continues to be a problem on waterways across the Mountain State, police said. «West Virginia MetroNews, Jun 15»
4
School bus driver charged with driving under the influence in …
Virginia Beach, Va. – A school bus driver was pulled over by Virginia Beach Police and charged with driving under the influence of drugs while driving on Shore ... «wtkr.com, Jun 15»
5
Kathleen Wynne defends cabinet minister CSIS alleges is under
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne is dismissing concerns from Canada's spy agency that one of her cabinet ministers was under the influence of a ... «National Post, Jun 15»
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TV actor John Stamos charged with driving under the influence
There police say it was determined he had been driving under influence, and he was arrested. Police cited him with DUI and released him to the care of the ... «Fox News, Jun 15»
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Jamestown man accused of boating under the influence, striking …
The Coast Guard early Thursday morning stopped a powerboat in Jamestown Harbor and cited its operator for boating under the influence after the boat ... «The Providence Journal, Jun 15»
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Tough new drug-driving laws for motorists under the influence
In a first for the force, the new kit means anyone suspected of driving while under the influence of drugs can be quickly tested with a saliva swab and then ... «Dewsbury Reporter, Mar 15»
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Actor Will Patton charged with driving under the influence on Isle of …
Actor Will Patton, a Charleston native known for “Remember the Titans” and “Armageddon,” was arrested Tuesday night on the Isle of Palms and charged with ... «Charleston Post Courier, Feb 15»
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'Grown Ups' Actor Nadji Jeter Arrested in Burbank After Allegedly …
An 18-year-old actor known for his role in the film “Grown Ups” was arrested Saturday night in Burbank on suspicion of driving under the influence of marijuana, ... «KTLA, Jan 15»

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