CEFR A2

beneath

preposition, adverb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: under, below, underneath, low

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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.

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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