beneath 1 of 2

as in under
in a lower position than sat beneath him, on the floor, for the group photo

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beneath

2 of 2

adverb

as in underneath
in or to a lower place a ranch house with all of the rooms on one floor and a combined basement and garage beneath

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Recent Examples of beneath
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Archaeologists recently uncovered the ancient skeletons of possible Black Death victims – buried just beneath one of London's most popular tourist spots. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025 Scientists have long believed that a combination of genetics, sun damage and other environmental factors causes wrinkles, but a new study has shed more light on what’s happening beneath the surface. New Atlas, 24 July 2025
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It's protected from impact by a non-Newtonian fluid buffer layer beneath, as well as a a carbon fiber support layer below that. Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 20 May 2025 So, what will moral and democratic revival look like when the ground beneath is unsteady? F. Willis Johnson, Twin Cities, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for beneath
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  • But Ava Mae's early-morning snack stash left some users concerned, pointing out that popcorn is considered a choking hazard for young children, especially those under 4 years old.
    Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
  • Knowing what to do is just as important as knowing what to avoid when achieving bright under eyes.
    Essence, Essence, 26 July 2025
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  • The old women are already hanging up their robes, totally naked underneath.
    Rebecca Chace July 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025
  • Pair it with a light cami for an easy ‘fit to curl up on the couch, or pair it with a long-sleeve shirt underneath to extend wear into the fall and winter.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025

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“Beneath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beneath. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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