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beneath definition

be·neath (bē nēt̸h, bi-)

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

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