beneath

1. 1
   preposition

   In a place that is lower than or under something else.

   The cat likes to sleep beneath the kitchen table.

   We found some old coins beneath the big oak tree.

   Similarunder, underneath, below

   Oppositeabove, over

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2. 2
   adverb

   In a lower place, or in the space directly under.

   From the rooftop, we could see the whole city beneath.

   She lifted the lid and saw a small box hidden beneath.

   Similarbelow, underneath

   Oppositeabove, overhead

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3. 3
   preposition

   Hidden or covered up by something, so you cannot see it.

   Like something under a blanket: you know it is there, but you cannot see it.

   The path was completely hidden beneath the snow.

   He kept the letters beneath a pile of old clothes.

   Similarunder, underneath, behind

4. 4
   preposition

   Lower than someone in rank, or not good enough for them.

   Like steps on a ladder: a person beneath you stands on a lower step.

   In the army, a sergeant is beneath a captain.

   She felt that lying to a friend was beneath her.

   Similarbelow, under

   Oppositeabove

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