Synonyms of beneath

beneath 1 of 2

preposition

as in under

in a lower position than

sat beneath him, on the floor, for the group photo

Synonyms & Similar Words

• under
• underneath
• below
• neath

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• over
• above

beneath

2 of 2

adverb

bi-ˈnēth 

as in underneath

in or to a lower place

a ranch house with all of the rooms on one floor and a combined basement and garage beneath

Synonyms & Similar Words

• underneath
• below
• under
• nearby
• beside
• near

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• up
• overhead
• aloft

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of beneath

Preposition

Not everyone’s job includes crawling 150 feet through a spillway pipe 20 feet beneath a lake. — Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

What’s more, both benches tuck completely beneath the tabletop when playtime is over, keeping the footprint surprisingly compact. — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2026

Adverb

Cut a thin piece of bark away from a branch, revealing the green tissue beneath. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 9 July 2026

The chips beneath were noticeably thin, delicate but sturdy enough to retain their crunch. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026