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preposition

Definition of beneathnext
as in under
in a lower position than sat beneath him, on the floor, for the group photo

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beneath

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adverb

bi-ˈnēth How to pronounce beneath (audio)
as in underneath
in or to a lower place a ranch house with all of the rooms on one floor and a combined basement and garage beneath

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Recent Examples of beneath
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Get rid of grout stains and mold Grout is used as a filler between tiles to prevent debris or dirt from making its way beneath the tiles. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026 Alves, meanwhile, dressed down her silver pinstriped suit by wearing a black bandeau bra beneath her boxy blazer. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026
Adverb
The seaside expanse offers up a lounge and a panoramic sunpad that holds two Seabobs beneath. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 July 2026 Cut a thin piece of bark away from a branch, revealing the green tissue beneath. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for beneath
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beneath
  1. under
  2. underneath
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  • Also added during the renovation, open for lunch, and located under a shade tarp on deck, is the Star Grill.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson routinely signed the best from the rest.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of under
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  • DeMellier London has spent them building a business in the increasingly valuable space left underneath.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The slab was too heavy to toss aside, and Osorio was worried there could be more people trapped underneath.
    — Rocio Munoz, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
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