beneath

be·neath

B b

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bih-neeth, -neeth ]
- /bɪˈniθ, -ˈnið/
- /bɪˈniːθ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bih-neeth, -neeth ]
- /bɪˈniθ, -ˈnið/

Definitions of beneath word

preposition beneath Something that is beneath another thing is under the other thing. 3
preposition beneath Beneath is also an adverb. 3
preposition beneath If you talk about what is beneath the surface of something, you are talking about the aspects of it which are hidden or not obvious. 3
preposition beneath If you say that someone or something is beneath you, you feel that they are not good enough for you or not suitable for you. 3
preposition beneath below, esp if covered, protected, or obscured by 3
preposition beneath not as great or good as would be demanded by 3

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Origin of beneath

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English benethe, Old English beneothan, equivalent to be- be- + neothan below, akin to Old High German nidana. See nether

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Parts of speech for Beneath

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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beneath popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for beneath

adv beneath

below — If something is below something else, it is in a lower position.
underneath — below the surface or level of; directly or vertically beneath; at or on the bottom of.

prep beneath

lesser — small in size; not big; not large; tiny: a little desk in the corner of the room.
subject — that which forms a basic matter of thought, discussion, investigation, etc.: a subject of conversation.
subordinate — placed in or belonging to a lower order or rank.
under — beneath and covered by: under a table; under a tree.
befitting — proper or right; suitable

All 9 Synonyms of beneath

Antonyms for beneath

adv beneath

over — above in place or position: the roof over one's head.
above — If one thing is above another one, it is directly over it or higher than it.
higher — having a great or considerable extent or reach upward or vertically; lofty; tall: a high wall.

prep beneath

superior — higher in station, rank, degree, importance, etc.: a superior officer.

All 4 Antonyms of beneath

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Definitions of beneath word

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Origin of beneath

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Parts of speech for Beneath

beneath popularity

beneath usage trend in Literature

Synonyms for beneath

adv beneath

prep beneath

Antonyms for beneath

adv beneath

prep beneath

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