Beneath - English meaning

preposition

Extending or directly underneath.

Usage examples:

A 2.5-mile tunnel beneath the alps

preposition

At a lower level or layer than.

Usage examples:

Beneath this floor there's a cellar

adverb

Extending or directly underneath something.

Usage examples:

A house built on stilts to allow air to circulate beneath

Synonims:

UnderneathBelowFurther downLower downIn a lower place

adverb

At a lower level or layer.

Usage examples:

Upper layers can be removed to reveal internal parts beneath

preposition

In or to a lower position than; under

Usage examples:

Jerry hid the letter beneath a pile of papers., the cool grass felt good beneath their feet.

preposition

In or to a lower position than someone or something, under someone or something

Usage examples:

Jaime hid the letter beneath a pile of papers., we huddled together for warmth beneath the blankets…

preposition

To not be good enough for someone

Usage examples:

Office work of any description he felt was beneath him.

adverb

Below

Usage examples:

She looked out of the window at the children playing beneath.