Cool MateMeaning of Beneath
in or to a lower position than somebody/something; under somebody/something
In simple words: Under something or lower than something.
Beneath in a sentence
- They found the body buried beneath a pile of leaves.
- The boat sank beneath the waves.
- He considers such jobs beneath him.
- They thought she had married beneath her *(= married a man of lower social status)*.
How to use Beneath
Use 'beneath' in both formal and informal contexts to indicate position or hidden conditions. Avoid using it in overly casual settings where simpler words like 'under' may be preferred.
Grammar pattern
beneath + object
Memory hint
Think of 'beneath' as 'be under' something.
Related words
Collocations with Beneath
- beneath the surface
- beneath the stars
- beneath notice
Common mistakes with Beneath
- Confused with 'beneath' vs 'below' in casual contexts.
- Incorrectly using 'beneath' without an object.
- Mixing 'beneath' with words like 'over' incorrectly.
Beneath appears in
Beneath in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تحت
تحت شيء ما أو أقل من شيء ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
নিচে
কোনো কিছুর নিচে বা চেয়ে নিচুতে।
- GermanDeutsch
Unter
Unter etwas oder tiefer als etwas.
- SpanishEspañol
Debajo de, Bajo
Debajo de algo o más abajo que algo.
- Persianفارسی
زیر، پایین
زیرِ چیزی یا پایینتر از چیزی.
- FrenchFrançais
En dessous de, sous
Sous quelque chose ou plus bas que quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
नीचे
किसी चीज़ के नीचे या किसी चीज़ से नीचे।
- ItalianItaliano
Sotto
Sotto qualcosa o più in basso di qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Abaixo de, Debaixo de
Embaixo de algo ou mais baixo que algo.
- RussianРусский
Под
Под чем-то или ниже чего-то.
- Urduاردو
تلے، نیچے
کسی چیز کے نیچے یا کسی چیز سے نیچے کی پوزیشن میں۔
- Chinese中文
在...下面,低于
在某物下面或者比某物低。
More words like Beneath
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about Beneath
What does Beneath mean?
Under something or lower than something.
What is the definition of Beneath?
in or to a lower position than somebody/something; under somebody/something
How do you use Beneath in a sentence?
They found the body buried beneath a pile of leaves.
Can you give another example of Beneath?
The boat sank beneath the waves.
What are synonyms for Beneath?
Common alternatives include under, below, beneath, underneath, sub.
What is the opposite of Beneath?
Opposite meanings include above, over.
What words go with Beneath?
It commonly pairs with beneath the surface, beneath the stars, beneath notice.
What are common mistakes when using Beneath?
Confused with 'beneath' vs 'below' in casual contexts. Incorrectly using 'beneath' without an object. Mixing 'beneath' with words like 'over' incorrectly.
How do you pronounce Beneath?
US: /["/bɪˈniːθ/"]/, UK: /["/bɪˈniːθ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Beneath?
Use 'beneath' in both formal and informal contexts to indicate position or hidden conditions. Avoid using it in overly casual settings where simpler words like 'under' may be preferred.
What CEFR level is Beneath?
"Beneath" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.