adv underneath (formal.) ○ From the bridge we watched the river flowing beneath. Synonym underneath. Antonym above ■ prep 1. under ○ There are dangerous rocks beneath the surface of the lake. ○ The river flows very fast beneath the bridge. 2. not suitable, not important enough ○ He thinks it is beneath him to make the coffee himself.
be•neath´
prep. [OE. benethe, bineoðen, AS. beneoðan, benyðan; pref. be- + neoðan, nyðan, downward, beneath, akin to E. nether. See Nether.]
1. Lower in place, with something directly over or on; under; underneath; hence, at the foot of. ´Beneath the mount.´ Ex. xxxii. 19. “Beneath a rude and nameless stone he lies.
Pope.”
2. Under, in relation to something that is superior, or that oppresses or burdens. “Our country sinks beneath the yoke.
Shak.”
3. Lower in rank, dignity, or excellence than; as brutes are beneath man; man is beneath angels in the scale of beings. Hence: Unworthy of; unbecoming. “He will do nothing that is beneath his high station.
Atterbury.”
1. Lower in place, with something directly over or on; under; underneath; hence, at the foot of. ´Beneath the mount.´ Ex. xxxii. 19. “Beneath a rude and nameless stone he lies.
Pope.”
2. Under, in relation to something that is superior, or that oppresses or burdens. “Our country sinks beneath the yoke.
Shak.”
3. Lower in rank, dignity, or excellence than; as brutes are beneath man; man is beneath angels in the scale of beings. Hence: Unworthy of; unbecoming. “He will do nothing that is beneath his high station.
Atterbury.”
Meaning of “beneath” in English language – adv underneath (formal.) ○ From the brid...
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