BENEATH Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

beneath 1 of 2

preposition

Definition of beneath next

as in under

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

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over
above

beneath

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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

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Recent Examples of beneath

Preposition

Veronica O’Brien-Lim and Vincent Lim discovered the bears had settled into a gap beneath an addition to their house. —

Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026 Sonobuoys float beneath the surface listening for noise or emitting sonar pings. —

Alan Crawford, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026

Adverb

Only the ground beneath was unaffected by the fog. —

Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026 The daring creation featured a strapless neckline, subtle crystal embellishment, and a skirt that was completely split down the sides to reveal glittery sheer trousers beneath. —

Christina Perrier, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beneath

Recent Examples of Synonyms for beneath

Preposition

Shop more of the best deals on Mother’s Day gifts under $50 below.

— Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
These mushrooms are often grown in full sunlight or under UV lamps, which help increase their vitamin D levels.

— Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2026