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beneath [ be·neath ]
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1. Extending or directly underneath.
Apparently the juiciest grass of all was directly beneath our bedroom window.
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2. Underneath so as to be hidden, covered, or protected.
It was buried beneath a layer of dead leaves and twigs.
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3. At a lower level or layer than.
beneath this floor there's a cellar
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4. Lower in grade or rank than.
It's clear Belinda thinks Tess is beneath her rank.
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5. Considered of lower status or worth than.
This includes doing the job that you may feel is beneath you.
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6. Behind (a physical surface)
they found another layer beneath the stucco
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7. Hidden behind (an appearance)
The wizard's power was strong beneath the youthful appearance.
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1. Extending or directly underneath something.
They will keep the hay off of the ground and allow air to circulate beneath.
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2. At a lower level or layer.
The top condition is taken off, exposing the one beneath.
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3. Hidden behind an appearance.
I saw the kindness beneath.
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Origin
1. Old English binithan, bineothan, from bi (see by) + nithan, neothan‘below’, of Germanic origin; related to nether.
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