BENEATH Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

beneath 1 of 2

preposition

Definition of beneath

as in under

in a lower position than sat beneath him, on the floor, for the group photo

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over
above

beneath

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adverb

bi-ˈnēth

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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The longtime Adult Swim mischief-maker behind the viral hits ‘Too Many Cooks’ and ‘Yule Log’ specializes in hijacking familiar media formats, revealing the sinister anxieties beneath them. — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 The van also comes with two camping chairs and a table that stow away neatly beneath the mattress and features a California power mode that allows certain lights and ports to be used overnight. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026

Adverb

But my favorite might be the slaw dog, with coleslaw cooling and sweetening the slightly spicy chili beneath. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 15 July 2026 This would also cost an additional $250,000 to $300,000, Burk said, but it could be used for music events and act as a protective barrier for the blue turf beneath. — Idaho Statesman, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for beneath

Recent Examples of Synonyms for beneath

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Golden and Gluesenkamp Perez provided the margin to prevent a tie, which under House rules is the same as a measure failing outright.

— Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 2 Sep. 2026
It was first released in November 2025 under a different name .

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of under

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My uniform was fishnets with Ugg boots that went up to my knees, shorts and two layered tank tops or a collared shirt with a tank top underneath and the collar open.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
The auditable system underneath is what regulators certify, auditors sample and courts subpoena.

— Rob Green, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

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