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/bɪˈniːθ/ us
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beneath preposition
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B2 in or to a lower position than someone or something, under someone or something: Jaime hid the letter beneath a pile of papers. We huddled together for warmth beneath the blankets. After weeks at sea, it was wonderful to feel firm ground beneath our feet once more. Emma was so tired and hungry that her legs were beginning to give way beneath her (= she was about to fall over).
More examplesFewer examplesAs the wind increased, the deck of the ship began to heave beneath his feet.The water is some 20 to 30 metres beneath the ground.They went down into catacombs beneath the church.I heard a massive explosion and the ground shuddered beneath me.The table has a plastic coating which prevents liquids from permeating into the wood beneath.
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Under & below
below
low
lower
neath
nether
sub
subjacent
ultra-low
under
underfoot
underlying
underneath
beneath preposition
(NOT GOOD ENOUGH)
be beneath someone
C2 to not be good enough for someone: Office work of any description he felt was beneath him.
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BeneathBeneath is a preposition or an adverb. …
Beneath: meaning and useBeneath means ‘at a lower level than’. …
Beneath, under or below?Beneath has a meaning similar to under and below but we do not use it with numbers: …
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/bɪˈniːθ/ us
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below: She looked out of the window at the children playing beneath.
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Under & below
below
low
lower
neath
nether
sub
subjacent
ultra-low
under
underfoot
underlying
underneath
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BeneathBeneath is a preposition or an adverb. …
Beneath: meaning and useBeneath means ‘at a lower level than’. …
Beneath, under or below?Beneath has a meaning similar to under and below but we do not use it with numbers: …
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in or to a lower position than; under: Jerry hid the letter beneath a pile of papers. The cool grass felt good beneath their feet.
(Definition of beneath from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Examples of beneath
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Changes beneath the aggregate level of social welfare expenditures appear more nuanced than the earlier model had indicated.
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The external surface including the fins, nostrils, beneath the operculum and under the scales was examined for ectoparasites.
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They are not the 'real' driving forces of power hidden beneath the surface of discourse.
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Indeed, it was misleading, a joke, beneath serious criticism, and it got none.
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Photosynthesis could have continued beneath this bare ice if it was thin and clear.
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In that debate one can discern common ground beneath the conflicting viewpoints.
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The positioning of the muscle cell bodies beneath the longitudinal muscle layer and their connections with the muscle layers have also been determined.
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Except immediately beneath the epidermal scales, ribosomes are not generally found within the outer epidermis.
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The epidermal nuclei are situated beneath the basement lamina and subepidermal musculature.
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Morphological changes include the coalescence of lipid droplets and the appearance of a hyaline layer beneath the cuticle.
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By this means it was possible to introduce beneath the filter paper wide-mouthed bottles containing the various odoriferous substances.
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The epidermal matrix 'within' the scale is characterized by the presence of a number of large mitochondria which lie immediately beneath the scale.
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The result is to create an impression of forces at work and on the move - beneath the explicit musical gestures of the characters.
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The interaction beam was incident on a plastic target whose thickness could be varied beneath which a layer of deuterated plastic was placed.
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Exploring the language teacher's mind - helping student teachers see beneath the surface.
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B2,C2
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在下麵, 在（或往）…下面, 在（或往）…下方…
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beneath
1 of 2
adverb
be·neath
bi-ˈnēth
bē-
Synonyms of beneath
1
: in or to a lower position : below
the mountains and the towns beneath
2
: directly under : underneath
Look at the illustration and read what is beneath.
beneath
2 of 2
preposition
1
a
: in or to a lower position than : below
beneath the surface
b
: directly under
the ground beneath her feet
c
: at the foot of
a camp beneath a hill
2
: not suitable to the rank of : unworthy of
a job that is beneath his dignity
3
: under the control, pressure, or influence of
the chair sagged beneath his weight
4
: concealed by : under the guise of
a warm heart beneath a gruff manner
Synonyms
Adverb
below
under
underneath
Preposition
below
neath [dialect]
under
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Examples of beneath in a Sentence
Adverb
the mountains and the towns beneath
the sky above and the earth beneath
an awning with chairs and tables beneath
The ground beneath is covered with flowers.
Preposition
the sky above us and the earth beneath us
just beneath the surface of the water
The painting is hanging on the wall with a plaque beneath it.
We had a picnic beneath a large tree.
The paper was hidden beneath a pile of books.
She wore a sweater beneath her coat.
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Recent Examples on the WebAdverb
Nigerian actress Temi Otedola oozed the mystery of a film noir femme fatale in a floor-length black coat, tightly cinched with the lacy hint of a negligee peeking out beneath.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2024
Its two tunnels meet to form a large dome, creating a sea of colors to walk beneath.
—Talia Avakian, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2024
Elsewhere, the minute marker is finished with a ceramic coating, with some areas laser-etched away to reveal the aluminum beneath.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
The top of this coffee table is made of white marble, includes an oak shelf beneath, and has a polished brass frame.
—Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2024
While some are modest in their takings, the same man approaches twice — once cutting a hole in her shirt so that her breast pokes through, and later gleefully removing the top half of her slip and cutting the straps of her brassiere beneath.
—Emily Labarge, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2024
However, the ice breaks, and the things that lie beneath will come to light.
—Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2024
It’s echoed in the circular sofas beneath and a small circular games table forward.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2023
The front and back of the speaker sport perforated metallic grilles, with cloth grilles beneath.
—PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2024
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The driver crashed into a snowbank trying to avoid the boys, who were pinned beneath the pickup truck, troopers said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 6 Mar. 2024
Hit play on the player below to hear the podcast and follow along with the transcript beneath it.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2024
In a recent TikTok comment beneath a video of Landon Barker signing autographs and answering questions from paparazzi, one user inquired about whether the musician and influencer has Tourette’s syndrome.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2024
At Gucci, the look featured a thick line on the top of the eye, and a thin one beneath it, and was inspired by Sophia Loren.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2024
But, beneath these narratives, data show a more optimistic picture.
—Justin Worland, TIME, 1 Mar. 2024
People may be unknowingly exposed to dangerous levels of radiation from coal ash used in their yards, under their homes, beneath roads and even in public areas including parks, playgrounds and schools.
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Feb. 2024
The applications listed as potential water sources the aquifers beneath Black Mesa and the Colorado and San Juan rivers.
—The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024
There are columns of flavors listed beneath the meats: jerk, teriyaki, curry, lemon pepper, piña colada, blueberry with blue cheese, tequila chili lime, raspberry chipotle, Hawaiian.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2024
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Etymology
Adverb and Preposition
Middle English benethe, from Old English beneothan, from be- + neothan below; akin to Old English nithera nether — more at nether
First Known Use
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before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Preposition
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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before the 12th century
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beneath
1 of 2
adverb
be·neath
bi-ˈnēth
: in or to a lower position : below
beneath
2 of 2
preposition
1
a
: lower than : below
b
: directly under
2
: not worthy of
work beneath your dignity
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Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2024How to use beneath in a sentenceEnceladus is an extraordinary little world, harboring a deep, warm ocean beneath its ice.These Images Expose the Dark Side of the Solar System - Issue 89: The Dark Side | Corey S. Powell | August 26, 2020 | NautilusSo Richard Johnston, an engineer at Swansea University in Wales, and his colleagues used a microCT scanner to see what lies beneath the wraps of animal mummies at the university’s Museum of Egyptian Antiquities.X-rays reveal what ancient animal mummies keep under wraps | Helen Thompson | August 20, 2020 | Science NewsLast week in Science Advances, researchers presented the most complete picture to date of the strange, hidden biosphere beneath the seafloor.‘Zombie’ Microbes Redefine Life’s Energy Limits | Jordana Cepelewicz | August 12, 2020 | Quanta MagazineThe rover will probe the ground beneath its wheels, fly a helicopter, track the weather and test tech for turning Martian air into rocket fuel.NASA’s Perseverance rover will seek signs of past life on Mars | Lisa Grossman | July 28, 2020 | Science NewsThere was also a danger of a possible explosion or “blowout” from pressurized gas that had accumulated in the lake during the 15 million years it’s been beneath the ice.He Found ‘Islands of Fertility’ Beneath Antarctica’s Ice | Steve Nadis | July 20, 2020 | Quanta MagazineMcCauley may have married beneath her station, but Gordon-Levitt has obsessive fans.All Your Internet Boyfriends Are Taken: Gosling, Cumberbatch, and now Joseph Gordon-Levitt | Melissa Leon | January 3, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTSo for the 12 years he spent at Aldgate, Chaucer was mostly alone, with a teeming urban scene literally beneath his feet.A Year In The Life of The Canterbury Tales’ Storied Beginnings | Wendy Smith | December 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe train was already in motion as she tried to step inside, and her body was crushed beneath it.Riding Thailand’s WWII Death Railway | Liza Foreman | December 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd there are a few nice things buried beneath the rubble that I could use in my apartment.I’m a Digital Hoarder | Lizzie Crocker | December 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut beneath all the shiny esteem, the 25-year-old Wright led a seedy double life.The Navy ‘Hero’ Who Pimped an HIV-Positive Teen | M.L. Nestel | December 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTTwo young lovers were exchanging their hearts' yearnings beneath the children's tent, which they had found unoccupied.The Awakening and Selected Short Stories | Kate ChopinShe looked up in his face, leaning on his arm beneath the encircling shadow of the umbrella which he had lifted.The Awakening and Selected Short Stories | Kate ChopinNow, the whole Northwest groaned beneath a cast-iron prohibition law at that time, and for some years thereafter.Raw Gold | Bertrand W. SinclairSome of those halls that Mr. Meadow Mouse mentioned ran right out beneath the surface of the garden.The Tale of Grandfather Mole | Arthur Scott BaileyDuring this conversation Harry's right hand was resting beneath his jacket, grasping the butt of his revolver.The Courier of the Ozarks | Byron A. DunnSee More ExamplesBritish Dictionary definitions for beneathbeneath/ (bɪˈniːθ) /prepositionbelow, esp if covered, protected, or obscured bynot as great or good as would be demanded by: beneath his dignityadverbbelow; underneathOrigin of beneath1Old English beneothan, from be- + neothan low; see netherCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Definition of beneath preposition from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
beneath preposition /bɪˈniːθ/ /bɪˈniːθ/(formal)
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in or to a lower position than somebody/something; under somebody/somethingThey found the body buried beneath a pile of leaves.The boat sank beneath the waves.
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not good enough for somebodyHe considers such jobs beneath him.They thought she had married beneath her (= married a man of lower social status). Word OriginOld English binithan, bineothan, from bi (be, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch bij and German bei) + nithan, neothan ‘below’, of Germanic origin; related to nether.See beneath in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee beneath in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic EnglishCheck pronunciation:
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024be•neath /bɪˈniθ/USA pronunciation
adv.
in or to a lower position; below:From the mountain he looked down to the fjord beneath.
prep. below; under: They lived beneath the same roof.
farther down than: the drawer beneath the top one.
lower down on a slope than: beneath the crest of a hill.
less important than; inferior to: A captain is beneath a major.
below the level or dignity of; not worthy of: Your remarks are beneath contempt (= Your remarks are not even worthy of contempt, they are so bad).
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024be•neath
(bi nēth′, -nēᵺ′),USA pronunciation adv.
below; in or to a lower place, position, state, or the like.
underneath:heaven above and the earth beneath.
prep. below; under:beneath the same roof.
farther down than; underneath; lower in place than:The first drawer beneath the top one.
lower down on a slope than:beneath the crest of a hill.
inferior or less important, as in position, rank, or power:A captain is beneath a major.
unworthy of; below the level or dignity of:to regard others as beneath one; behavior that was beneath contempt.
Middle English benethe, Old English beneothan, equivalent. to be- be- + neothan below, akin to Old High German nidana. See nether bef. 900
3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See below.
1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged above.
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beneath /bɪˈniːθ/ prep below, esp if covered, protected, or obscured by not as great or good as would be demanded by: beneath his dignity adv below; underneathEtymology: Old English beneothan, from be- + neothan low; see nether
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beneath From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishbeneathbe‧neath /bɪˈniːθ/ ●●● W2 adverb, preposition formal
1 UNDER/BELOWin or to a lower position than something, or directly under something SYN underneath
The dolphins disappeared beneath the waves.
Jo enjoyed feeling the warm sand beneath her feet.
He was standing on the bridge looking at the river beneath.
Some roofs collapsed beneath the weight of (=unable to support the weight of) so much snow.► see thesaurus at underRegisterIn everyday English, people usually use underneath (as an adverb or preposition) or under (as a preposition) when talking about position:They hid under the table.a picture with a caption underneath2 covered by something
Shiona shivered beneath the bedclothes. 3 HIDE/NOT SHOWused to say that someone’s real character or feelings are not shown because their appearance or behaviour is different SYN underneath
Dave sensed that something more sinister lay beneath the woman’s cheerful exterior.
Beneath the surface she was angry.4 SUITABLEnot good enough or suitable for someone
She acts as if even speaking to us is beneath her.
He felt it would be beneath his dignity to comment.
His mother felt he was marrying beneath him (=marrying someone who was not good enough).
I consider such behaviour to be beneath contempt (=so bad that you have no respect for the person involved).
5 POSITION/RANKin a lower, less important rank or job than someone else SYN belowExamples from the Corpusbeneath• He stood on the bridge, looking at the river beneath.• The whales are black or gray on top, with white beneath. beneath the weight of• Apple trees were straining beneath the weight of a bumper crop of what looked like Cox's orange pippins.• The shelves around him, which were built to the ceiling, were bowed beneath the weight of his trove.• It ultimately collapses beneath the weight of its deception.Beneath the surface• Even this may still leave some hidden agendas lurking beneath the surface.• Yet, when we dig a little deeper, we find simply another style of moral paternalism lies buried beneath the surface.• The golden iridescence of Cassida and its allies is produced by a film of moisture beneath the surface cuticle.• The mud beneath the surface dragged at his boots, which seemed to be weighted with lead.• Forty-five miles beneath the surface, the layer known as the asthenosphere begins.• They swim beneath the surface with sharp black fins, waiting to attack.beneath ... dignity• Hazar, an Arabian stallion, felt that halter classes at shows were rather beneath his dignity.• He made it quite clear that much speech was beneath his dignity.• It is as if the academic community takes the view that theories on ancient astronauts are beneath their dignity.• Oh, no! that would be beneath her dignity.• Some youngsters respond to persuasion and the idea that to do certain things is beneath their dignity.• They viewed such methods as a necessary evil, unavoidable yet somehow beneath their dignity.• It was as if, in some strange way, it was beneath his dignity to take an interest in her.Origin beneath Old English beneothan, from neothan “below”
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beneath Also found in: Thesaurus, Financial, Acronyms, Idioms, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia.
be·neath (bĭ-nēth′)adv.1. In a lower place; below.2. Underneath.prep.1. a. Lower than; below: a drawer beneath a cabinet.b. To or into a lower position than: moved the picture beneath the light.2. Covered or concealed by: The earth lay beneath a blanket of snow.3. Under the force, control, or influence of.4. a. Lower than, as in rank or station.b. Unworthy of; unbefitting: It was beneath me to beg.[Middle English binethe, from Old English beneothan : be, by; see by1 + neothan, below.]American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.beneath (bɪˈniːθ) prep1. below, esp if covered, protected, or obscured by2. not as great or good as would be demanded by: beneath his dignity. advbelow; underneath[Old English beneothan, from be- + neothan low; see nether]Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014be•neath (bɪˈniθ, -ˈnið) adv. 1. in or to a lower position; below. 2. underneath. prep. 3. below; under: beneath the same roof. 4. farther down than: The drawer beneath the top one. 5. lower down on a slope than: beneath the crest of a hill. 6. less important than; inferior to, as in rank or power: A captain is beneath a major. 7. below the level or dignity of: behavior beneath contempt. [before 900; Middle English benethe, Old English beneothan ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:Switch to new thesaurus Adv.1.beneath - in or to a place that is lower at a lower place, below, to a lower placeBased on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.beneathpreposition1. under, below, underneath, lower than She found pleasure in sitting beneath the trees. under over, above, upon, on top of, higher than, atop2. inferior to, below, secondary to, not good enough for, lower in status than, not as important as She decided he was beneath her.3. unworthy of, unfitting for, unsuitable for, inappropriate for, unbefitting Many find themselves having to take jobs far beneath them.adverb1. underneath, below, further down, in a lower place On a shelf beneath he spotted a photo album.Related wordsprefix sub-Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002 Translationsأَدْنى مِن، غَيْر جَديرتَحْتتـَحْتَتَحْت، إلى أسْفَلpodvespoddoleundernedenfornedenunderunterunterhalbκάτωκάτω απόbajode abajodebajo (de)debajo deabajoalapuolellasousispodlennfyrir neîanfyrir neîan virîinguundir, fyrir neîansottoabbassoindegno･･･の下に...의 밑에apakšāzemonder(neden)underunder verdighetponiżejdebaixoподnaspodupodspodajunderข้างล่างaltındaalttalâyık değilyakışmazaltınaở dưới不值得在...下方在...之下在下方beneath [bɪˈniːθ]A. PREP1. (= below) → debajo de, bajo2. (fig) → inferior a, por debajo deit would be beneath him to do such a thing → hacer tal cosa sería indigno de élshe married beneath her → se casó con un hombre de clase inferiorbeneath contempt → despreciableB. ADV → abajo, debajoCollins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005beneath [bɪˈniːθ] prep (= under) → sous (= unworthy of) → indigne debeneath him → indigne de luiMany find themselves having to take jobs far beneath them → Beaucoup se voient obligés d'accepter des emplois indignes d'eux.to marry beneath oneThey decided she was marrying beneath herBUT Ils décidèrent que ce mariage était une mésalliance. adv → dessousCollins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005beneath prep → unter (+dat or with motion +acc); (with line, level etc also) → unterhalb (+gen); to marry beneath one → unter seinem Stand heiraten ? also below PREP a (= unworthy of) it is beneath him → das ist unter seiner Würde; he regarded the critics as beneath his notice → er fand es unter seiner Würde, von den Kritikern überhaupt Notiz zu nehmen adv → unten ? also below ADV aCollins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007beneath [bɪˈniːθ]1. prep → sotto, al di sotto di; (unworthy of) → indegno/a diit is beneath my notice → non è degno della mia attenzioneit is beneath him to do such a thing → non si degnerebbe mai di fare una cosa del genere2. adv → sotto, di sottothe flat beneath → l'appartamento al piano di sottoCollins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995beneath (biˈniːθ) preposition1. in a lower position than; under; below. beneath the floorboards; beneath her coat. onder تَحْت под sob pod; vespod; dole unter nedenfor; nedenunder κάτω απόbajo, debajo all زیر alla sous, au-dessous deמתחת नीचे donji alatt, alá di bawah undir, (beint) fyrir neðan sotto ～の下に …의 밑(아래)에 po apakšā; zem di bawah onderunder, nedenforpod لاندی، کوز sob sub, dedesubtul под pod, naspodu pod ispod under, nedanför ข้างล่าง; อยู่ใต้ altında, altına 在...下方 нижче; під نیچے dưới 在...下方2. not worthy of. It is beneath my dignity to do that. benede أَدْنى مِن، غَيْر جَدير под abaixo de pod unter under κατώτερος, μη αντάξιος no valer la pena allpool مادون شأن؛ نابرازنده ei ole jnk arvoista au-dessous de מִתַחָת לַכָּבוֹד मूल्यहीन nedostojan nem méltó tidak layak, tidak pantas fyrir neðan virðingu al disotto di ～にふさわしくない 할 가치가 없는 žemiau zem tidak layak bagi beneden under (min osv.) verdighet poniżej بى ارزښته abaixo de sub ниже pod pod ispod under ไม่คุ้มค่า lâyık değil, yakışmaz 不值得 нижче شان کے خلاف không xứng đáng 不值得 adverb below or underneath. They watched the boat breaking up on the rocks beneath. onder, benede تَحْت، إلى أسْفَل отдолу embaixo dole unterhalb nedenfor από κάτωde abajo all(pool) در زیر؛ تحت alhaalla au-dessousמתחת, למטה नीचे ispod lenn di bawahnya fyrir neðan sotto 下で 밑(아래)에 žemiau, žemai apakšā di bawah benedennedenfor, underponiżej تر لاندی em baixo de dedesubt внизу dolu spodaj u podnožju, ispod nedanför อยู่ข้างล่าง; อยู่ข้างใต้ altta, altında, altına 在下方 внизу نیچے ở dưới 在下方Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.beneath → تـَحْتَ pod under unter κάτω από bajo alapuolella sous ispod sotto ･･･の下に ...의 밑에 onder (neden)under poniżej debaixo под under ข้างล่าง altında ở dưới 在...之下Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009beneath prep., adv. abajo, debajo, bajo. English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
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Sign in with Google By signing in, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Success! We'll see you in your inbox soon. Thank you! Undo HomeDictionary Meanings Beneath Definition Beneath Definition bĭ-nēth Meanings Synonyms Sentences Definition Source All sources Webster's New World American Heritage Wiktionary OriginAdverbPreposition Filter (0) adverb In a lower place; below. Webster's New World Underneath. American Heritage Just below something; underneath. Webster's New World Below or underneath. Wiktionary Synonyms: Synonyms: to a lower placeat a lower placebelow Antonyms: Antonyms: abovehigherover preposition Lower than; below. A drawer beneath a cabinet. American Heritage Below; lower than. Webster's New World To or into a lower position than. Moved the picture beneath the light. American Heritage Directly under; underneath. Webster's New World Covered or concealed by. The earth lay beneath a blanket of snow. American Heritage More Preposition Definitions (10) Synonyms: Synonyms: lowerundersubordinatelesserundergroundinferiorbelow Antonyms: Antonyms: superiorhigheroverabove Origin of Beneath From Middle English benethe, from Old English beneoþan (“beneath, under, below”), from Proto-Germanic *bī-niþana (“below”), from Proto-Indo-European *ni-, *nei- (“in, under”). Cognate with Low German benedden (“beneath”), Dutch beneden (“beneath, under, down”), German benieden (“below”). Compare also Danish neden (“below”), Swedish and Icelandic nedan (“below, under”). See also nether. From Wiktionary Middle English binethe from Old English beneothan be by by1 neothan below From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition Beneath Sentence Examples He was pale beneath the golden skin.She burrowed even deeper beneath his arm.Talon's flush grew darker beneath the red of exertion on his face.He thinks it is beneath his dignity to help around the house and watch the kids.In a second bedroom, he sees himself, cowering beneath the cover, and biting back tears. More Sentences Related Articles Infinitive Phrases Igneous Examples: 10 Rock Types Explained Denotation Examples and Meaning Hypo vs. Hyper: They Only Sound Similar 34 German Idioms to Spice Up Your Conversations Examples of Imagery in Poetry Beneath Is Also Mentioned In underwaterunderdressinfra–subsolidussubmandibular glandsubsignKubrick starebackboardsubmarineguttervolcanosubcostal Find Similar Words Find similar words to beneath using the buttons below. Words Starting With BBEBEN Words Ending With HTHATH Unscrambles beneath Words Starting With B and Ending With H Starts With B & Ends With HStarts With BE & Ends With HStarts With B & Ends With TH Word Length 7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With B7 Letter Words Ending With H Words Near Beneath in the Dictionary bendwisebendybendy-busbendy-strawbenebene covebene darkmansbeneapedbeneathbeneath the surfacebeneathebeneathness Filter Random Word Learn a new word now! Get a Random Word Copyright © 2024 LoveToKnow Media. All Rights Reserved Features DictionaryThesaurusSentencesGrammarVocabularyUsageReading & Writing Company About UsContact UsPrivacy PolicyEditorial PolicyCookie SettingsTerms of UseSuggestion BoxDo Not Sell My Personal Information Random Word Learn a new word now! Get a Random Word Follow Us Connect Contact UsSuggestion Box Follow Us LinkedIn Facebook Instagram TikTok Do Not Sell My Personal Information Copyright © 2024 LoveToKnow Media. 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