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beneath
01
in or to a lower position
Examples
A trapdoor opened, and he disappeared beneath.
The cat slinked quietly beneath without anyone noticing.
1.1
at a lower level or hidden under a surface or layer
Examples
Cracks in the road revealed old stonework beneath.
When the snow melted, the grass beneath turned green again.
02
under or hidden behind an outward appearance
Examples
His kind words masked the bitterness beneath.
A soft laugh could n't hide the nervousness beneath.
beneath
01
used to indicate a location that is below something else
Examples
The cat found refuge beneath the table during the storm.
The treasure chest was hidden beneath the old oak tree.
1.1
under something in a way that covers, hides, or protects it
Examples
The treasure remained buried beneath layers of sand.
We found an ancient wall beneath the dense ivy.
Examples
Due to the error, he found himself in a position beneath his colleagues.
The manager was demoted to a role beneath his leadership position.
03
considered of lower status or unworthy
Examples
He thought waiting tables was beneath him.
She refused any task she felt was beneath her skill level.
Examples
Beneath her confident exterior, she was filled with self-doubt.
Beneath the laughter, she hides her pain.
05
subject to the weight, force, or pressure of
Examples
The thin ice groaned beneath their footsteps.
Beneath the heavy burden, he staggered.
