adverb, adjective

1. in a lower place; below
2. just below something; underneath

Etymology: ME binethe < OE beneothan < be-, by + neothan, down: see nether

1. below; lower than
2. directly under; underneath
3. covered by beneath a blanket of snow
4. under the influence or control of
5. inferior to or lower than in rank, quality, worth, etc.
6. unworthy of it is beneath him to cheat