Definition of Beneath
Beneath
be·neath
Definition/Meaning
(preposition)
below, in a lower layer, level, or position than something;
e.g. New York has a large subway system beneath its streets.
(preposition)
underneath something, often directly and/or extending for some way;
e.g. The paper was stuck beneath the pile of books.
(adverb)
present or passing directly under something;
e.g. The ceiling of the tunnel was low, and they ducked their heads so they could pass beneath.
(adverb)
in a lower layer or level, often hidden from immediate view;
e.g. She has a stern exterior, but her eyes reveal the kindness beneath.
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