beneath

/ˈbiːnɛθ/

Definitions

1. preposition

located or situated lower than something else; below

“The treasure was hidden beneath the old oak tree.”

2. verb

to be located below something or someone

“The book was buried beneath the pile of papers.”

3. adverb

in a lower position; below

“She walked beneath the canopy of trees.”

4. noun

the lower surface or part of something

“The beneath of the bridge was being repaired.”

Synonyms

  • below
  • under

Antonyms

  • above
  • on