Beneath
/bɪˈniːθ/
prepositionBeginner📊CommonLocation
2 meanings2 questions
Definitions
2 meanings1
In a lower position than; under.
/bɪˈniːθ/
prepositionneutralBeginner
Location
Lower than; under.
The submarine is beneath the surface of the ocean.
💡 Simply: Under something
More Examples
2
Her shoes were hidden beneath a pile of laundry.
How It's Used
General
"The treasure was buried beneath the old oak tree."
2
In or to a lower place or position.
/bɪˈniːθ/
adverbneutralIntermediate
Location
In a lower place or position.
The river flows beneath.
💡 Simply: Down lower
More Examples
2
The foundations were beneath.
How It's Used
Literary
"Far beneath, the city lights twinkled."
Tip:Think of something being 'beneath' your notice – lower in importance or value.
From Old English *beneoþan, from be- + neþan "below".
Frequently used in literature to describe a sense of inferiority or hiddenness.
Memory tip
Imagine being 'beneath' a blanket, covered and lower than it.
Word Origin
LanguageOld English
Original meaning
"below"
beneath the surfacebeneath the wavesbeneath one's dignity
Common misspellings
beneahtbeneth
Practice
Usage
25%Spoken
75%Written