Synonyms of beneath

beneath 1 of 2

preposition

as in under

in a lower position than

sat beneath him, on the floor, for the group photo

Synonyms & Similar Words

• under
• underneath
• below
• neath

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• over
• above

beneath

2 of 2

adverb

bi-ˈnēth 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• underneath
• below
• under
• nearby
• beside
• near

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• up
• overhead
• aloft

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of beneath

Preposition

Communication feels layered today, like there’s more happening beneath the surface. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026

Across organizations, Quail Group has seen recurring patterns that often appear beneath otherwise stable performance. —Matt Emma, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026

Adverb

The section beneath should open with the answer itself, and a concise explanation should follow. —Lyssanoel Frater, Ascend Agency, 20 Mar. 2026

Only the ground beneath was unaffected by the fog. —Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026