beneath (A2)
preposition, adverb
Pronunciation: /bɪˈniːθ/
Definition
In or to a lower position than something else; directly under it.
Examples
The treasure lay buried beneath the sand.
He felt a sharp pain beneath his ribs.
The roots of the tree spread out beneath the soil.
How to Use beneath
- beneath it (prepositional phrase)
- Directly under a specific thing. — "The dog dug a hole beneath it."
- beneath the surface (collocation)
- Hidden or not immediately obvious. — "There were many complex emotions beneath the surface."
- beneath someone's notice (collocation)
- Too unimportant to be considered by someone. — "The manager felt the issue was beneath his notice."
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