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

And beneath the surface, a migrating rainbow of pinks, greens, and silvers greets those who venture out by canoe or kayak. — Mike Norton, Midwest Living, 26 Sep. 2026

Each line beneath it is the condition that led to the one above, and the last line is the underlying cause, the disease or injury that initiated the chain of events. — Jess Steier, STAT, 25 Sep. 2026

Adverb

On top, phyllo shatters into crisp, golden flakes that contrast beautifully with the rich, velvety filling beneath. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026

His coup de grâce is to toss the door at them and then drive on top of it, snapping the neck of one of the assailants caught beneath. — Chris Klimek, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026