beneath
adverb
beĀ·neath
| \ bi-ĖnÄth
, bÄ-\
, bÄ-\
Definition of beneath
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: in or to a lower position : below
the mountains and the towns beneath
2
: directly under : underneath
Look at the illustration and read what is beneath.
beneath
prepositionDefinition of beneath (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: in or to a lower position than : below
beneath the surface
b
: directly under
the ground beneath her feet
c
: at the foot of
a camp beneath a hill
2
: not suitable to the rank of : unworthy of
a job that is beneath his dignity
3
: under the control, pressure, or influence of
the chair sagged beneath his weight
4
: concealed by : under the guise of
a warm heart beneath a gruff manner
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Synonyms & Antonyms for beneath
Synonyms: Adverb
Synonyms: Preposition
Antonyms: Adverb
Antonyms: Preposition
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Examples of beneath in a Sentence
Adverb
the mountains and the towns beneath the sky above and the earth beneath an awning with chairs and tables beneath The ground beneath is covered with flowers.Preposition
the sky above us and the earth beneath us just beneath the surface of the water The painting is hanging on the wall with a plaque beneath it. We had a picnic beneath a large tree. The paper was hidden beneath a pile of books. She wore a sweater beneath her coat.
Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb
The bridge has 29 concrete support pillars, a 90-degree arch and its tallest point measures at over 200 feet, a height required by the Navy so its tallest ships could pass beneath. — Pomerado News, "Rancho Bernardo woman was first to ride over San Diego-Coronado Bridge," 15 Aug. 2019 Stoneās sculptures certainly hint at the rough landscapes that still lie beneath, but his real genius resides in his ability to evoke the flimsiness of L.A. reality. — Los Angeles Times, "Essential California Week in Review: A climate deal with automakers," 27 July 2019 Leaves usually float on the water surface or just beneath, but can be elevated somewhat when water levels are low. — Ellen Nibali, baltimoresun.com, "Garden Q&A: On native water lilies and millipedes," 18 July 2019 But in fact, Stuberās trappings belie the twisted heart that beats beneath. — Alissa Wilkinson, Vox, "Stuber is just an okay comedy, but itās great dystopian horror," 12 July 2019 On the surface, the Rio Grande appears placid, but strong currents run beneath. — Peter Orsi, The Denver Post, "A grim father, daughter border drowning underlines peril facing many migrants," 26 June 2019 On the surface, the Rio Grande appears placid, but strong currents run beneath. — Washington Post, "Father-daughter border drowning highlights migrantsā perils," 26 June 2019 On the surface, the Rio Grande appears placid, but strong currents run beneath. — Peter Orsi And Amy Guthrie, chicagotribune.com, "A grim border drowning underlines peril facing many migrants," 26 June 2019 On the surface, the Rio Grande appears placid, but strong currents run beneath. — Greg Norman | Fox News, Fox News, "Image of dead father, daughter at US-Mexico border draws reactions from around the world," 26 June 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Preposition
The phenomenon can be traced back about five million years, when the glacier sealed off a microbe-rich lake beneath it. — Caitlin Morton, CondĆ© Nast Traveler, "Creepy Catacombs, Islands of Dolls, and 18 Other Terrifying Places for Thrill Seekers," 4 Sep. 2019 The lower half of the homininās long face juts forward beneath its wide, heavy cheekbones, then narrows above them. — Kiona N. Smith, Ars Technica, "Early hominin skull fills in āa major gapā in the fossil record," 29 Aug. 2019 The bust of Abraham Lincoln with a photograph beneath it of President Donald Trump provide an interesting juxtaposition of presidential styles. — Wayne Drash, CNN, "From Ferris Bueller to opioid trial: A judge's wild ride into history," 26 Aug. 2019 The right-handed Gray thrives with breaking pitches low in (and beneath) the strike zone. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Padres notes: Mejia not left out; Stammenās slider returns for a night," 20 Aug. 2019 The interplay between inside and out is clear: sallow skin giving way to a luminous realm beneath, energy released by the slice of a scalpel. — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, "This Boston artist shunned the limelight. He deserves to be famous.," 1 Aug. 2019 The mattress and cabinets contain sensors to detect anything or anyone beneath them so that tenants arenāt crushed. — The Economist, "How robotic furniture will improve our lives," 23 Aug. 2019 In marrying these sometimes dueling efforts, Cooper both critiqued the white women who considered her beneath them and charted a different way forward for all Americans. — Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, "How Black Suffragettes Subverted the Domestic Sphere," 18 Aug. 2019 But his role as a mentor to the young talents emerging beneath him was just as crucial and helped secure ongoing success for another 15 years. — SI.com, "Sir Alex Ferguson: The Serial Winner Whose Trophy Haul Rewrote Football History," 16 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'beneath.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for beneath
beneath
adverb
English Language Learners Definition of beneath
(Entry 1 of 2)
: in or to a lower position
beneath
prepositionEnglish Language Learners Definition of beneath (Entry 2 of 2)
: in or to a lower position than (something or someone)
: directly under (something or someone)
: not worthy of (someone) : not good enough for (someone)
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beneath
adverb
beĀ·neath
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Kids Definition of beneath
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: in a lower place
the mountains and the town ben