beneath Definition
be·neath (bē nēt̸h′, bi-)
adverb, adjective
- in a lower place; below
- just below something; underneath
Etymology: ME binethe < OE beneothan < be-, by + neothan, down: see nether
- below; lower than
- directly under; underneath
- covered by beneath a blanket of snow
- under the influence or control of
- inferior to or lower than in rank, quality, worth, etc.
- unworthy of it is beneath him to cheat
beneath Synonyms
beneath
modif. and prep.
Under
below, underneath, in a lower place; see under 1.Lower in rank or importance
subject to, inferior, lesser; see subordinate, under 2.Unworthy of
demeaning, unbefitting, beneath one's dignity, infra dig*; see unsuitable.
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