Synonyms for
Beneath
Definition
in or to a lower position than someone or something; under someone or something
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- beneath the surface
- beneath the waves
- beneath the sky
- beneath the notice
- beneath the weight
- beneath the earth
Word family
adverb beneath
Usage note
Primarily used to indicate a lower position, often in a physical sense. Can also be used figuratively to suggest something is unworthy or less important.
Example sentences
- The treasure was buried beneath the sand.
- The cat likes to hide beneath the bed.
- I found my lost earring beneath the couch.
- The roots of the tree go deep beneath the ground.
- The fish swim beneath the water's surface.
Quotes
'The best place to find a diamond is deep beneath the earth.' - Unknown
'We are all of us stars, and we deserve to twinkle.' - Marilyn Monroe
'The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.' - Marcel Proust