Word Type

Preposition

Adverb

Adverb

The word "beneath" can be used as preposition, adverb and adverb.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

above on top over top

Derived Terms

bag beneath one's eye bag beneath the eye beneath contempt beneath the surface beneathness

Distinct From

above below over top

Etymologically Related To

nether

Related Terms

above adjective almost almost correct be knee be niece bee bees bees knees below bottom conceal correct cover direction knee knees like like below location low neat niece position preposition shelf teeth under under below under shelf under something underneath

Synonym Network

at lower place below under underneath

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