Meaning
Directly under something, or lower than it.
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Word origin
From Old English beneothan, from be plus neothan, meaning below; the same root survives in nether.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- beneothan
- English cognates
- nether
Examples
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Beneath means under; it sounds a little more formal or poetic.
oak .
In everyday speech you would usually say under the tree.
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If something is beneath you, you think you are too good for it.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 28, lesson 12: beneath, noon, helicopter and 5 more words.