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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

beneath Synonyms

beneath

modif. and prep.

  1. Under

    below, underneath, in a lower place; see under 1.

  2. Lower in rank or importance

    subject to, inferior, lesser; see subordinate, under 2.

  3. Unworthy of

    demeaning, unbefitting, beneath one's dignity, infra dig*; see unsuitable.