Definition of beneath Beneath

/bɪniˈθ/ - [bineeth] - be•neath

We found 10 definitions of beneath from 6 different sources.

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What does beneath mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adverb

beneath - in or to a place that is lower
  below, at a lower place, to a lower place
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • beneath (prep.)
    Lower in place, with something directly over or on; under; underneath; hence, at the foot of.
  • beneath (prep.)
    Under, in relation to something that is superior, or that oppresses or burdens.
  • beneath (prep.)
    Lower in rank, dignity, or excellence than; as, brutes are beneath man; man is beneath angels in the scale of beings. Hence: Unworthy of; unbecoming.
  • beneath (adv.)
    In a lower place; underneath.
  • beneath (adv.)
    Below, as opposed to heaven, or to any superior region or position; as, in earth beneath.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • beneath
    In a lower position than.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • beneath
    be-nēth′, prep. under, or lower in place: inside of, behind: unworthy the dignity of, unbecoming. [A.S. bi-nathan.]

Part of speech

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  • beneath, adjective.

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beneath in sign language
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