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beneath

/bɪˈniːθ/

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adverb

Below or underneath.

Examples :

"The books were stacked neatly beneath the desk. "

position place essential

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preposition

Examples :

"The leaves lay gently beneath the old oak tree. "

position place essential

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preposition

In a position that is lower in rank, dignity, etc.

Examples :

"My younger sister is often placed beneath me in the family's pecking order. "

position value essential

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preposition

Covered up or concealed by something.

Examples :

"The leaves lay beneath the thick snow, completely hidden. "

position place essential