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

Ranch activities include hurtling through agility courses, swimming beneath a massive artificial waterfall and roaming sprawling fantasy playgrounds built expressly for their entertainment. — Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

San Jose Unified School District owns the land beneath the structures and parking lot. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026

Adverb

This would also cost an additional $250,000 to $300,000, Burk said, but it could be used for music events and act as a protective barrier for the blue turf beneath. — Idaho Statesman, 13 July 2026

The seaside expanse offers up a lounge and a panoramic sunpad that holds two Seabobs beneath. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 July 2026