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beneath

adverb

Synonyms and Antonyms of beneath

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 of beneath below, under, underneathWords Related to beneath beside, near, nearbyNear Antonyms of beneath aloft, overheadAntonyms of beneath up

beneath

preposition

Synonyms and Antonyms of beneath

in a lower position than sat beneath him, on the floor, for the group photo Synonyms of beneath below, neath [dialect], underWords Related to beneath underneathAntonyms of beneath above, over

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