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   beneath

   /bɪˈniːθ/

   preposition

   • 1. extending or directly underneath: "a 2.5-mile tunnel beneath the Alps"
   • ▪ underneath so as to be hidden, covered, or protected: "the ancient city has lain hidden beneath the sea for 2,000 years" Similar underunderneathbelowat the foot ofat the bottom oflower thanOpposite above
   • 2. at a lower level or layer than: "beneath this floor there's a cellar"
   • ▪ lower in grade or rank than: "he was relegated to the rank beneath theirs"
   • ▪ considered of lower status or worth than: "she's in love with a man who is rather beneath her" Similar inferior tonot so important aslower in status thanlower thanbelowsecondary tosubordinate tosubservient tounworthy ofunbefitting forinappropriate forunbecoming toundignified fordegrading tobelowOpposite aboveabove
   • ▪ behind (a physical surface): "they found another layer beneath the stucco"
   • ▪ hidden behind (an appearance): "beneath the gloss of success was a tragic private life"

   adverb

   • 1. extending or directly underneath something: "a house built on stilts to allow air to circulate beneath"
   • 2. at a lower level or layer: "upper layers can be removed to reveal internal parts beneath"
   • ▪ hidden behind an appearance: "the smile revealed the evil beneath"

   Word Origin Old Englishbinithan, bineothan, from bi (see by) + nithan, neothan ‘below’, of Germanic origin; related to nether.

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2. english.stackexchange.com › questions › 463480Difference between "under", "underneath", "below" and "beneath"

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   Sep 7, 2018 · Old English underneoðan, from under + neoðan "below" (see beneath). This duplication of meanings serves to emphasise an immediacy or directness in the locational relationship. ODO says "Situated directly below (something else)".

3. byjus.com › difference-between-under-and-beneathDifference between Under and Beneath | Under vs Beneath - BYJU'S

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   The word ‘beneath’ is used to give out a formal tone and refers to something below another thing. Beneath can be used as an adverb and preposition, for example, ‘The documents are kept beneath the mattress.’. Here, ‘beneath’ is used as a preposition, i.e., showing the position of the documents.

4. www.thesaurus.com › browse › beneath19 Synonyms & Antonyms for BENEATH | Thesaurus.com

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   Find 19 different ways to say BENEATH, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.

5. english.eagetutor.com › spoken-english-grammarDifference between 'under', below', 'beneath' and 'underneath'

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   Oct 26, 2016 · Beneath is used in formal language, although it’s meaning is same as under. It also indicates something covered by something else or even in the case where something is lacking behind in certain aspects.

6. www.wordsense.eu › beneathbeneath: meaning, translation - WordSense

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   Oct 17, 2017 · In a position that is lower in rank, dignity, etc. Francis Atterbury. He will do nothing that is beneath his high station. Covered up or concealed by something.