Definition of beneath
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.
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Examples of beneath in a Sentence
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.
Origin and Etymology of beneath
Middle English benethe, from Old English beneothan, from be- + neothan below; akin to Old English nithera nether — more at nether
First Known Use: before 12th century
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Definition of beneath
1a : in or to a lower position than : below beneath the surfaceb : directly under the ground beneath her feetc : 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
Examples of beneath in a Sentence
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.
Origin and Etymology of beneath
see 1beneath
First Known Use: before 12th century
BENEATH Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of beneath for English Language Learners
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: in or to a lower position
beneath
Definition of beneath for English Language Learners
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: in or to a lower position than (something or someone)
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: directly under (something or someone)
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: not worthy of (someone) : not good enough for (someone)
BENEATH Defined for Kids
Definition of beneath for Students
1 : in a lower place the mountains and the town beneath
2 : directly under Look at the picture and read what is beneath.
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