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

The inspection also found roach egg casing beneath the dish machine and on the floor between walk-in cooler and mop sink closet. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Think handbags that can carry into fall, tops that work beneath a jacket, and accessories that give summer staples a fresh lease on life. — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026

Adverb

On April 11, the appeals court sent the case back to Judge Leon to clarify whether the military complex beneath was subject to his order, allowing construction to continue in the interim. — Simon Ducroquet, New York Times, 30 July 2026

But my favorite might be the slaw dog, with coleslaw cooling and sweetening the slightly spicy chili beneath. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 15 July 2026