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in a lower position than
  • sat beneath him, on the floor, for the group photo

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beneath

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Synonyms & Antonyms of beneath (Entry 2 of 2)

in or to a lower place
  • a ranch house with all of the rooms on one floor and a combined basement and garage beneath

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The first known use of beneath was before the 12th century

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“Beneath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beneath. Accessed 9 May. 2021.

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