Definition of beneath in English:

beneath

preposition bɪˈniːθbəˈniθ

1Extending or directly underneath.
a 2.5-mile tunnel beneath the Alps
Example sentencesExamples
- High moisture levels beneath a flooring installation can lead to cupping, bulging, or swelling of many flooring materials.
- High contact pressures cause the feet to penetrate through the loose material and actually compact the soil directly beneath the foot tip.
- This was entered by clambering into the dark beneath the slabbed floor of the modern church, torchlight striking the features of the long-neglected chapel.
- An office tower, the highest part of the house, yields views of the lower levels stretching out beneath it.
- If magma were to accumulate at mid-crustal levels beneath the north Taupo region, this has significant implications for hazard monitoring.
- The quake, which registered 8.9 on the Richter scale, was eerily localized directly beneath Fenway Park, the home of the Red Sox.
- Our data consistently indicate that the magmas accumulated and ponded at shallow levels beneath the volcano.
- Woodlands are also an important source of arable soils that lie beneath the tree cover.
- It was all chaos and smoke after a car or truck bomb exploded directly beneath the window where I had once slept.
- I walked directly beneath the waterfall and placed my hands against the stone, letting the water beat at my aching muscles.
- In the Beysehir region, kilometre-sized blocks of fusulinid-bearing Permian limestone occur directly beneath the ophiolite.
- I have always thought that these were earth generated lights as a fault line runs directly beneath these light formations.
- Directly beneath your feet the subway thunders and its vibration travels through your body.
- He heard a small rustling as the earth shifted directly beneath him.
- But I can drill down into non-contiguous deposits next to his and they become my property even if they extend beneath his land.
- The round house was found directly beneath the low-lying site during survey work for the showroom which will sell Harley Davidson motorbikes.
- Apparently the juiciest grass of all was directly beneath our bedroom window.
- Rather, odds are that there were no tunnels beneath the preschool and that what was found was an old trash pit, nothing more.
- There's really nothing out there to refer to on flying birds, save one photo he took from directly beneath a bird leaving its nest cavity.
- Hurrying down from the wall, he made his way through the ranks of defenders to the catacombs the lay beneath the fortress.
1. 1.1 Underneath so as to be hidden, covered, or protected.
  the ancient city has lain hidden beneath the sea for 2,000 years
  Example sentencesExamples
  As the interview continues in a nearby shop the man returns with friends who stand threateningly outside with weapons barely hidden beneath their jackets.
  It lay deep beneath the sea know as the Great Ocean.
  In winter the family would have to dress beneath the bed covers, such was the cold, and frost would make intriguing fan shapes on the windows.
  She shifted beneath the covers trying to get comfortable.
  There was a hidden rock beneath the sea, but it was capable of being discovered by the Authority.
  She lay back beneath the covers, pulling them up to her chin.
  But, for about a half hour in the morning and afternoon, the sun is low in the sky and beneath the cloud cover.
  The pair specialise in finding live bodies trapped beneath rubble, but their searches in the ruins were fruitless.
  Even in a drought year the champ yields a bumper crop of bitter fruits: About six acorns per square foot cover the ground beneath its canopy.
  Half the world's ocean-going cargo follows shipping lanes past the islands, and rich deposits of oil and natural gas are thought to lie beneath the nearby sea.
  Camille clutched her hands together beneath the covers.
  Buried beneath a mountain of covers, Renae lay shivering in her bed.
  Left by a passing glacier, the boulders acted as umbrellas to the softer rock beneath, protecting it from pluvial erosion.
  Cheryl rolled to her left to avoid another crashing of the wooden club, her saber now drawn from its hidden place beneath her cloak.
  Over eons these sediments became buried beneath layers of mud and ash caused by forest fires, more volcanic eruptions, rains and upheavals.
  In excellent condition, the painting lies protected beneath a UV-blocking Plexiglas frame.
  Running his fingers idly over the smooth varnish, he noted the beautiful grain of the wood beneath its thick protective cover.
  Emma turned around and took out her own hidden gun from beneath one of the many layers of dress she wore.
  Most coastal settlements by early Americans now lie deep beneath the sea, which during the Ice Age was hundreds of feet lower than now.
  It was buried beneath a layer of dead leaves and twigs.
  Synonyms
  under, underneath, below, at the foot of, at the bottom of
  lower than
2At a lower level or layer than.
beneath this floor there's a cellar
her eyes had dark shadows beneath them
Example sentencesExamples
- The bandit stopped directly beneath the tree, and looked around.
- She looked as if she had been crying because her cheeks were red and puffy and her eyes looked red-rimmed with dark shadows beneath them.
- Her eyes held dark shadows beneath them, and her shoulders stooped with exhaustion.
- The other prisoners often screamed in their sleep, so he was rarely able to doze off, and dark shadows lay beneath his empty eyes.
- There's an extra layer of underfloor storage beneath the boot floor, and the rear window can be opened separately from the tailgate.
- There were dark shadows beneath my eyes, the result of too many late nights, plus a combination of illicit drugs and alcohol.
- After doing so, she dried her hair, brushed her teeth, and put on the barest amount of makeup, to cover the circles forming beneath her eyes.
- Once the end fitting had been lowered beneath the level of the gutter by the crane, the tension was taken up again by the cable attached to the reel and the crane disconnected.
- Springsteen was on the cover, beneath the banner headline ‘Reborn in the USA’.
- There are two layers beneath the garden, a white space and, below that, a darkened second space that traces out the footprints of the fallen towers.
- He had been standing at eaves level, beneath a beamed roof on temporary boarding, which was resting on joists.
- Suddenly, one of the horses stumbled, sending the rider crashing through fallen corn stalks and into a hidden pit beneath.
- The ground level beneath this is enclosed by series of pyramidal glazed skylights that allow daylight to filter through the main foyer.
- He did look awful; the shadows beneath his eyes were even darker this morning in contrast to the pallor of his face.
- The deck directly beneath the command room was entirely devoted to the largest Denivanian briefing room in existence.
- Even beneath the thick cover of the canopy, they could not escape the rain that rolled, gathering drops together, to fall to the ground below.
- The other bedrooms are located on the other side of the lower level beneath the master bedroom quarters.
- The summary beneath the map is worth reading for an overview.
- He had a rather bristly mustache beneath his nose, and walked with the deliberation of a turtle.
- The uppermost level above the false floor and beneath the parcel shelf is large enough to carry most everyday objects.
1. 2.1 Lower in grade or rank than.
  he was relegated to the rank beneath theirs
  Example sentencesExamples
  He was cruel to his men, and to officers beneath his rank.
  Beneath the king was an aristocracy of nobles who had a limited amount of power.
  Despite the mounting strife in the ranks beneath them, both men got along surprisingly well as co-COOs.
  And mages were like the kings of magic by the sounds of it, worshipped by the people who ranked beneath them.
  He was now possibly the most powerful man in France beneath the king.
  Pushing down those already beneath you in the ranks is simply a waste of effort.
  This took place between 1990 and 1992 and I was there as a minister one of the ranks beneath that of ambassador.
  You have, for in stance, the military manner, which consists in well-squared shoulders, a well-belted waist, a regulation spine, an angular elbow, a click of the keels, a salute that is meant to be at once fascinating and haughty, and a pronounced contempt for everything civilian beneath the grade of a Privy Councilor or a First Secretary.
  All persons beneath the rank of knight, the order read, were forbidden to gamble for money.
  The degree of that title would depend upon the titles available to the family -- it would not necessarily be the degree immediately beneath the rank of Duke.
  Total bonus paid to staff beneath the grade of senior civil service in the year 2004-05, was £1204719.
  It does remind people that the President has intelligent people working directly beneath him.
  He says the problem doesn't just apply to Scotland, and that its effects can already be seen in the ranks of players beneath the top 16.
  Henry VII brought into fashion the concept of the aristocracy; men beneath the king who could court favor.
  But she is beneath him in fortune and in rank, and pride forbids him to court her.
  In his experience most nobles considered it beneath them to help those of lesser rank.
  Salford never owed obedience to a superior beneath the rank of an earl and since Henry of Lancaster became King Henry 1V, the King of England has continuously been the Lord of Salford.
  It's clear Belinda thinks Tess is beneath her rank.
  To me, when it comes to black actors, Morgan Freeman ranks second, beneath Sidney Poitier.
  Of course, there were more than ten admirals serving at one time on most occasions, but all those beneath the rank of rear admiral of the blue had commands that were officially ad hoc.
  Synonyms
  low-ranking, lower-ranking, subordinate, sub-, lesser, lower, minor, secondary, inferior
2. 2.2 Considered of lower status or worth than.
  she's in love with a man who is rather beneath her
  Example sentencesExamples
  One example is in isolating a person or making him do demeaning tasks well beneath his abilities.
  Or, at the least, blue-collar workers who liked their jobs were beneath him.
  He says that he has never considered any job to be beneath him, accepting every assignment that came his way.
  And… and I never thought they were worth anything, that humans were beneath me.
  But our Kwasi considered himself a cook and nothing else, and these other tasks were rather beneath his dignity.
  To him, the price was not worth suffering the indignities of a job he felt was beneath him.
  Clearly, he feels that many of his duties are beneath him and he chooses to associate with members of his own social class.
  Yes, the process will be overly long, demeaning, and beneath our status as both the hyperpower and the injured party.
  He suggests in the book that although he has suffered from myocardial infarction, his abilities would be not be beneath those of his competitors in any mayoral race.
  He is even more out of sorts than usual, because he considers having to read for a part in a minor theatrical production beneath his dignity.
  Indeed Foxhunting didn't start until about the 1830's as most hunts believed it to be beneath their status to hunt ‘vermin’.
  Underload is defined as where people are employed in jobs which are beneath their capacities.
  This includes doing the job that you may feel is beneath you.
  It proposed to effectively place the disabled in a legal status beneath normal people by denying them access to court to get services promised in the legislation.
  His main point seems to be that older workers should be willing to take jobs they now consider beneath them.
  Unlike many other parts of the world, these men would often prefer unemployment to taking a job they consider beneath them.
  Yet despite his claim that man ranks beneath the beasts, the artist may have recoiled from depicting a creature whose lower half is human but whose upper half is animal.
  It was started by men who often consider women as beneath them in status.
  To enter the job market, many accept lowpaying jobs they would consider beneath them at home.
  He is unsuitable because he told the press that the offer and job description of the CEO was beneath him.
  Synonyms
  inferior to, not so important as, lower in status than, lower than, below
  secondary to, subordinate to, subservient to
  unworthy of, unbefitting for, inappropriate for, unbecoming to, undignified for, degrading to, below
3. 2.3 Behind (a physical surface)
  they found another layer beneath the stucco
  Example sentencesExamples
  Beneath the paint it was discovered that the bones of the single preserved front paddle were also set in plaster.
  Their bone structure contains a lot of spikes buried beneath their skin.
  A major piece of the hall's history has been rescued, as experts were called in to restore a 50-year-old mural found buried beneath layers of paint.
  The subject of vapor barriers or retarders beneath concrete slabs on grade has long been controversial.
  The nanowires grew beneath the gold nanoparticles, which serve as catalysts.
  However, twice the significance is given to corrosion in the surface area beneath the protective coating.
  Experts restored a 50-year-old mural found beneath layers of paint.
  These conditions could cause rusting of the steel beneath the paint finish, which will cause the paint to flake off.
  The lumps will certainly show up beneath the wallpaper.
  This was important as the clay lies directly beneath the gold leaf and its colour influences the final appearance of the gold.
  There's still a nice little blue Ford under all that dust, grime and beneath the layers of squashed insects.
  In other cases a little of the lead white ground beneath the surface layers of paint has been displaced, and the result is to produce a black dot under X-ray photography.
  Beneath the paint, architectural elements may be of different dates, including repairs and alterations, without any visible evidence for the change.
  During its operation as a function centre, night spot and disco, it has been looked after cosmetically, but beneath the surface expensive restoration work is necessary.
  A lost masterpiece, buried beneath three decades worth of white emulsion, is to be revealed in time, it is intended, for next year's Edinburgh festival.
  An old photo of the pub shows 16th century brickwork beneath the stucco.
  He stretched his arms yawning exposing his fangs for a brief second before they vanished beneath his lips.
  To make the repaired area waterproof, you need to remove some of the existing stucco to expose the tar paper beneath the stucco.
  When paint peels, it is a symptom of problems beneath the paint film.
  Only the right mix of white spirit was required to obliterate the top layer and reveal the hidden work of art beneath.
4. 2.4 Hidden behind (an appearance)
  beneath the gloss of success was a tragic private life
  Example sentencesExamples
  To see a flash of life beneath the hidden person, masquerading on the exterior.
  Beneath his rugged exterior there was a loving heart.
  Her ability to depict the sensual energy she perceives beneath the appearance of a familiar world gives her work its strength and its strangeness.
  Deep down, beneath his rather cheerful exterior, resides an indomitable spirit.
  The glimpses of its shadows that have already been revealed so far hint at something rich and strange beneath the appearances.
  Violence remains a potential threat beneath the appearance of feminine softness and the protestations of peace and benevolence.
  In practice, emotion is usually hidden beneath a veneer of rationality, as in the use of coded language.
  The wizard's power was strong beneath the youthful appearance.
  Beneath his charming surface, however, lies a soul damaged by loss.
  Is she hiding her grief beneath her calm exterior or could she really be happier living alone!
  He could see the torment hiding beneath the colonels calm exterior.
  Beneath his rugged Scotch character he had the heart of a woman.
  But what lurks beneath the surface, beneath the nerdy glasses and throwback hairstyles of this unlikely pair of modern American film icons?
  Beneath his charming smile and humble personality is a fierce dedication to continually push himself beyond his boundaries, taking daring, challenging and diverse roles.
  The interesting thing is that beneath this brazen and rather crude exterior he is a quite a sensitive soul isn't he?
  Beneath her calm veneer we begin to see something much darker, much more passionate and dangerous.
  Far from being meek, mild and modest, librarians hide beneath their demure appearance hot and passionate personalities.
  The camera loves the luminous actress, whose elfish eyes and Titian hair evoke the spark beneath her calm exterior.
  The same restlessness beneath an appearance of happiness, which Nick notices in Tom, he sees in Daisy as well.
  And with the coffee I am treated to a combative side of him I had suspected lurked beneath his benign surface but never thought to witness.

adverb bɪˈniːθbəˈniθ

1Extending or directly underneath something.
a house built on stilts to allow air to circulate beneath
Example sentencesExamples
- Place bulky objects, which must be in the hood, on blocks to allow air to flow beneath.
- They will keep the hay off of the ground and allow air to circulate beneath.
- Alsop likes buildings on stilts, that start a long way up in the air and allow landscape to flow beneath.
- Arrange gourds in a single layer, preferably on wooden slats that allow air to circulate beneath.
- The brick pillars (pilae) supported the floor of the bathhouse and allowed the hot air to circulate beneath.
Synonyms
underneath, below, further down, lower down, in a lower place
2At a lower level or layer.
upper layers can be removed to reveal internal parts beneath
Example sentencesExamples
- Using the white brush tool I could paint away that layer exposing the layer beneath.
- Sometimes they strolled in the garden, where winter had peeled the leaves from the bare shrubbery, exposing the earth beneath, swollen with rain.
- Next, cut the shape of a cross in the landscape fabric at each marked planting location and fold the internal corners of the cross under to expose the earth beneath.
- I carry her to the window, and we sit down on the shady balcony to watch the people beneath and the little group of beggars around the church door opposite.
- The warming of the oceans from beneath has caused the depths of the ice caps to decrease, allowing more sunlight to reach the ocean beneath.
- The top layer of the fabric is slit, exposing the layer beneath or allowing a small piece of colored cloth to be inserted.
- The boards are mounted to the chassis by stacks of threaded board standoffs, each successive layer of which must be removed to reach the layer beneath.
- The top condition is taken off, exposing the one beneath.
- It does not allow the outside cold to to reach the water beneath.
- Towards evening it became possible to stop; not simply physically, but actually and not feel it a waste of time; to think it worthwhile to pick out a vantage and from it watch the land beneath change under the passing clouds.
- The mountain received enough rain and frost in recent weeks that the dirt is wet, he explained while kicking away a layer of leaves to expose the earth beneath.
- With each shovel of dirt lifted up to expose the layer beneath, he's found the markers leading the way to understanding who he was, who he became and who he is meant to be.
- In the wild trees some times lose part of their bark on the trunk or branches for whatever reason exposing the layer beneath.
- Crustaceous materials such as pavement often must be ripped and removed to expose the earth beneath and permit its excavation.
- They may be obtained in an isolated state by macerating the leaf and peeling off the cuticle so as to expose the layer beneath which is then easily separated into its components.
Synonyms
down, downward, lower, below, underneath
1. 2.1 Hidden behind an appearance.
  the smile revealed the evil beneath
  Example sentencesExamples
  I saw the kindness beneath.
  He gives us these familiar, stiff-upper-lip, middle-class characters and then peels away the layers to reveal the pain beneath.
  The threat has not ended, as she has to repair the damage done by pulling the earth back together and forever trapping the evil beneath.
  I thought he captured the 'wooden' exterior very well, but also the kindness beneath.
  Fergus shuddered, for although the Lad was young and firm-fleshed, the smile revealed the evil beneath.

Origin

Old English binithan, bineothan, from bi (see by) + nithan, neothan 'below', of Germanic origin; related to nether.

Rhymes

buck teeth, Hadith, heath, Keith, neath, Reith, teeth, underneath, Westmeath, wreath

Definition of beneath in US English:

beneath

prepositionbəˈniθbəˈnēTH

1Extending or directly underneath, typically with close contact.
in the labyrinths beneath central Moscow
Example sentencesExamples
- In the Beysehir region, kilometre-sized blocks of fusulinid-bearing Permian limestone occur directly beneath the ophiolite.
- There's really nothing out there to refer to on flying birds, save one photo he took from directly beneath a bird leaving its nest cavity.
- If magma were to accumulate at mid-crustal levels beneath the north Taupo region, this has significant implications for hazard monitoring.
- The round house was found directly beneath the low-lying site during survey work for the showroom which will sell Harley Davidson motorbikes.
- An office tower, the highest part of the house, yields views of the lower levels stretching out beneath it.
- He heard a small rustling as the earth shifted directly beneath him.
- This was entered by clambering into the dark beneath the slabbed floor of the modern church, torchlight striking the features of the long-neglected chapel.
- Woodlands are also an important source of arable soils that lie beneath the tree cover.
- Directly beneath your feet the subway thunders and its vibration travels through your body.
- I walked directly beneath the waterfall and placed my hands against the stone, letting the water beat at my aching muscles.
- I have always thought that these were earth generated lights as a fault line runs directly beneath these light formations.
- The quake, which registered 8.9 on the Richter scale, was eerily localized directly beneath Fenway Park, the home of the Red Sox.
- High moisture levels beneath a flooring installation can lead to cupping, bulging, or swelling of many flooring materials.
- Apparently the juiciest grass of all was directly beneath our bedroom window.
- Hurrying down from the wall, he made his way through the ranks of defenders to the catacombs the lay beneath the fortress.
- Our data consistently indicate that the magmas accumulated and ponded at shallow levels beneath the volcano.
- But I can drill down into non-contiguous deposits next to his and they become my property even if they extend beneath his land.
- Rather, odds are that there were no tunnels beneath the preschool and that what was found was an old trash pit, nothing more.
- High contact pressures cause the feet to penetrate through the loose material and actually compact the soil directly beneath the foot tip.
- It was all chaos and smoke after a car or truck bomb exploded directly beneath the window where I had once slept.
1. 1.1 Underneath so as to be hidden, covered, or protected.
  unaltered even after years beneath the sea
  Example sentencesExamples
  The pair specialise in finding live bodies trapped beneath rubble, but their searches in the ruins were fruitless.
  There was a hidden rock beneath the sea, but it was capable of being discovered by the Authority.
  Most coastal settlements by early Americans now lie deep beneath the sea, which during the Ice Age was hundreds of feet lower than now.
  But, for about a half hour in the morning and afternoon, the sun is low in the sky and beneath the cloud cover.
  Camille clutched her hands together beneath the covers.
  It was buried beneath a layer of dead leaves and twigs.
  In winter the family would have to dress beneath the bed covers, such was the cold, and frost would make intriguing fan shapes on the windows.
  Left by a passing glacier, the boulders acted as umbrellas to the softer rock beneath, protecting it from pluvial erosion.
  In excellent condition, the painting lies protected beneath a UV-blocking Plexiglas frame.
  Over eons these sediments became buried beneath layers of mud and ash caused by forest fires, more volcanic eruptions, rains and upheavals.
  She shifted beneath the covers trying to get comfortable.
  Half the world's ocean-going cargo follows shipping lanes past the islands, and rich deposits of oil and natural gas are thought to lie beneath the nearby sea.
  Even in a drought year the champ yields a bumper crop of bitter fruits: About six acorns per square foot cover the ground beneath its canopy.
  Cheryl rolled to her left to avoid another crashing of the wooden club, her saber now drawn from its hidden place beneath her cloak.
  She lay back beneath the covers, pulling them up to her chin.
  As the interview continues in a nearby shop the man returns with friends who stand threateningly outside with weapons barely hidden beneath their jackets.
  Buried beneath a mountain of covers, Renae lay shivering in her bed.
  Emma turned around and took out her own hidden gun from beneath one of the many layers of dress she wore.
  It lay deep beneath the sea know as the Great Ocean.
  Running his fingers idly over the smooth varnish, he noted the beautiful grain of the wood beneath its thick protective cover.
  Synonyms
  under, underneath, below, at the foot of, at the bottom of
2At a lower level or layer than.
beneath this floor there's a cellar
her eyes were dull with dark shadows beneath them
Example sentencesExamples
- Once the end fitting had been lowered beneath the level of the gutter by the crane, the tension was taken up again by the cable attached to the reel and the crane disconnected.
- The bandit stopped directly beneath the tree, and looked around.
- There were dark shadows beneath my eyes, the result of too many late nights, plus a combination of illicit drugs and alcohol.
- There's an extra layer of underfloor storage beneath the boot floor, and the rear window can be opened separately from the tailgate.
- There are two layers beneath the garden, a white space and, below that, a darkened second space that traces out the footprints of the fallen towers.
- The other bedrooms are located on the other side of the lower level beneath the master bedroom quarters.
- After doing so, she dried her hair, brushed her teeth, and put on the barest amount of makeup, to cover the circles forming beneath her eyes.
- She looked as if she had been crying because her cheeks were red and puffy and her eyes looked red-rimmed with dark shadows beneath them.
- Springsteen was on the cover, beneath the banner headline ‘Reborn in the USA’.
- The summary beneath the map is worth reading for an overview.
- He had a rather bristly mustache beneath his nose, and walked with the deliberation of a turtle.
- The uppermost level above the false floor and beneath the parcel shelf is large enough to carry most everyday objects.
- Her eyes held dark shadows beneath them, and her shoulders stooped with exhaustion.
- The deck directly beneath the command room was entirely devoted to the largest Denivanian briefing room in existence.
- The other prisoners often screamed in their sleep, so he was rarely able to doze off, and dark shadows lay beneath his empty eyes.
- Suddenly, one of the horses stumbled, sending the rider crashing through fallen corn stalks and into a hidden pit beneath.
- He had been standing at eaves level, beneath a beamed roof on temporary boarding, which was resting on joists.
- Even beneath the thick cover of the canopy, they could not escape the rain that rolled, gathering drops together, to fall to the ground below.
- He did look awful; the shadows beneath his eyes were even darker this morning in contrast to the pallor of his face.
- The ground level beneath this is enclosed by series of pyramidal glazed skylights that allow daylight to filter through the main foyer.
1. 2.1 Lower in grade or rank than.
  relegated to the rank beneath theirs
  Example sentencesExamples
  Despite the mounting strife in the ranks beneath them, both men got along surprisingly well as co-COOs.
  The degree of that title would depend upon the titles available to the family -- it would not necessarily be the degree immediately beneath the rank of Duke.
  It's clear Belinda thinks Tess is beneath her rank.
  Pushing down those already beneath you in the ranks is simply a waste of effort.
  Of course, there were more than ten admirals serving at one time on most occasions, but all those beneath the rank of rear admiral of the blue had commands that were officially ad hoc.
  He was now possibly the most powerful man in France beneath the king.
  Henry VII brought into fashion the concept of the aristocracy; men beneath the king who could court favor.
  It does remind people that the President has intelligent people working directly beneath him.
  You have, for in stance, the military manner, which consists in well-squared shoulders, a well-belted waist, a regulation spine, an angular elbow, a click of the keels, a salute that is meant to be at once fascinating and haughty, and a pronounced contempt for everything civilian beneath the grade of a Privy Councilor or a First Secretary.
  This took place between 1990 and 1992 and I was there as a minister one of the ranks beneath that of ambassador.
  In his experience most nobles considered it beneath them to help those of lesser rank.
  To me, when it comes to black actors, Morgan Freeman ranks second, beneath Sidney Poitier.
  He was cruel to his men, and to officers beneath his rank.
  All persons beneath the rank of knight, the order read, were forbidden to gamble for money.
  Beneath the king was an aristocracy of nobles who had a limited amount of power.
  But she is beneath him in fortune and in rank, and pride forbids him to court her.
  Total bonus paid to staff beneath the grade of senior civil service in the year 2004-05, was £1204719.
  Salford never owed obedience to a superior beneath the rank of an earl and since Henry of Lancaster became King Henry 1V, the King of England has continuously been the Lord of Salford.
  He says the problem doesn't just apply to Scotland, and that its effects can already be seen in the ranks of players beneath the top 16.
  And mages were like the kings of magic by the sounds of it, worshipped by the people who ranked beneath them.
  Synonyms
  low-ranking, lower-ranking, subordinate, sub-, lesser, lower, minor, secondary, inferior
2. 2.2 Considered of lower status or worth than.
  taking jobs beneath my abilities
  Example sentencesExamples
  It proposed to effectively place the disabled in a legal status beneath normal people by denying them access to court to get services promised in the legislation.
  He says that he has never considered any job to be beneath him, accepting every assignment that came his way.
  Yet despite his claim that man ranks beneath the beasts, the artist may have recoiled from depicting a creature whose lower half is human but whose upper half is animal.
  Unlike many other parts of the world, these men would often prefer unemployment to taking a job they consider beneath them.
  One example is in isolating a person or making him do demeaning tasks well beneath his abilities.
  Indeed Foxhunting didn't start until about the 1830's as most hunts believed it to be beneath their status to hunt ‘vermin’.
  Or, at the least, blue-collar workers who liked their jobs were beneath him.
  To enter the job market, many accept lowpaying jobs they would consider beneath them at home.
  To him, the price was not worth suffering the indignities of a job he felt was beneath him.
  He suggests in the book that although he has suffered from myocardial infarction, his abilities would be not be beneath those of his competitors in any mayoral race.
  But our Kwasi considered himself a cook and nothing else, and these other tasks were rather beneath his dignity.
  And… and I never thought they were worth anything, that humans were beneath me.
  His main point seems to be that older workers should be willing to take jobs they now consider beneath them.
  He is unsuitable because he told the press that the offer and job description of the CEO was beneath him.
  Clearly, he feels that many of his duties are beneath him and he chooses to associate with members of his own social class.
  It was started by men who often consider women as beneath them in status.
  This includes doing the job that you may feel is beneath you.
  Underload is defined as where people are employed in jobs which are beneath their capacities.
  He is even more out of sorts than usual, because he considers having to read for a part in a minor theatrical production beneath his dignity.
  Yes, the process will be overly long, demeaning, and beneath our status as both the hyperpower and the injured party.
  Synonyms
  inferior to, not so important as, lower in status than, lower than, below
  unworthy of, unbefitting for, inappropriate for, unbecoming to, undignified for, degrading to, below
3. 2.3 Behind (a physical surface)
  they found another layer beneath the stucco
  Example sentencesExamples
  Their bone structure contains a lot of spikes buried beneath their skin.
  He stretched his arms yawning exposing his fangs for a brief second before they vanished beneath his lips.
  These conditions could cause rusting of the steel beneath the paint finish, which will cause the paint to flake off.
  A major piece of the hall's history has been rescued, as experts were called in to restore a 50-year-old mural found buried beneath layers of paint.
  When paint peels, it is a symptom of problems beneath the paint film.
  This was important as the clay lies directly beneath the gold leaf and its colour influences the final appearance of the gold.
  An old photo of the pub shows 16th century brickwork beneath the stucco.
  Only the right mix of white spirit was required to obliterate the top layer and reveal the hidden work of art beneath.
  To make the repaired area waterproof, you need to remove some of the existing stucco to expose the tar paper beneath the stucco.
  Beneath the paint, architectural elements may be of different dates, including repairs and alterations, without any visible evidence for the change.
  In other cases a little of the lead white ground beneath the surface layers of paint has been displaced, and the result is to produce a black dot under X-ray photography.
  Beneath the paint it was discovered that the bones of the single preserved front paddle were also set in plaster.
  However, twice the significance is given to corrosion in the surface area beneath the protective coating.
  The lumps will certainly show up beneath the wallpaper.
  The subject of vapor barriers or retarders beneath concrete slabs on grade has long been controversial.
  Experts restored a 50-year-old mural found beneath layers of paint.
  The nanowires grew beneath the gold nanoparticles, which serve as catalysts.
  There's still a nice little blue Ford under all that dust, grime and beneath the layers of squashed insects.
  A lost masterpiece, buried beneath three decades worth of white emulsion, is to be revealed in time, it is intended, for next year's Edinburgh festival.
  During its operation as a function centre, night spot and disco, it has been looked after cosmetically, but beneath the surface expensive restoration work is necessary.
4. 2.4 Behind or hidden behind (an appearance)
  beneath the gloss of success
  Example sentencesExamples
  Violence remains a potential threat beneath the appearance of feminine softness and the protestations of peace and benevolence.
  The wizard's power was strong beneath the youthful appearance.
  Beneath his rugged Scotch character he had the heart of a woman.
  The glimpses of its shadows that have already been revealed so far hint at something rich and strange beneath the appearances.
  Deep down, beneath his rather cheerful exterior, resides an indomitable spirit.
  In practice, emotion is usually hidden beneath a veneer of rationality, as in the use of coded language.
  Her ability to depict the sensual energy she perceives beneath the appearance of a familiar world gives her work its strength and its strangeness.
  He could see the torment hiding beneath the colonels calm exterior.
  Beneath his rugged exterior there was a loving heart.
  Far from being meek, mild and modest, librarians hide beneath their demure appearance hot and passionate personalities.
  And with the coffee I am treated to a combative side of him I had suspected lurked beneath his benign surface but never thought to witness.
  To see a flash of life beneath the hidden person, masquerading on the exterior.
  Beneath her calm veneer we begin to see something much darker, much more passionate and dangerous.
  But what lurks beneath the surface, beneath the nerdy glasses and throwback hairstyles of this unlikely pair of modern American film icons?
  Beneath his charming smile and humble personality is a fierce dedication to continually push himself beyond his boundaries, taking daring, challenging and diverse roles.
  Beneath his charming surface, however, lies a soul damaged by loss.
  The interesting thing is that beneath this brazen and rather crude exterior he is a quite a sensitive soul isn't he?
  Is she hiding her grief beneath her calm exterior or could she really be happier living alone!
  The same restlessness beneath an appearance of happiness, which Nick notices in Tom, he sees in Daisy as well.
  The camera loves the luminous actress, whose elfish eyes and Titian hair evoke the spark beneath her calm exterior.

adverbbəˈniθbəˈnēTH

1Extending or directly underneath something.
a house built on stilts to allow air to circulate beneath
Example sentencesExamples
- Alsop likes buildings on stilts, that start a long way up in the air and allow landscape to flow beneath.
- The brick pillars (pilae) supported the floor of the bathhouse and allowed the hot air to circulate beneath.
- Arrange gourds in a single layer, preferably on wooden slats that allow air to circulate beneath.
- They will keep the hay off of the ground and allow air to circulate beneath.
- Place bulky objects, which must be in the hood, on blocks to allow air to flow beneath.
Synonyms
underneath, below, further down, lower down, in a lower place
2At a lower level or layer.
the runways had cracked open, exposing the black earth beneath
Example sentencesExamples
- In the wild trees some times lose part of their bark on the trunk or branches for whatever reason exposing the layer beneath.
- The top condition is taken off, exposing the one beneath.
- The mountain received enough rain and frost in recent weeks that the dirt is wet, he explained while kicking away a layer of leaves to expose the earth beneath.
- The top layer of the fabric is slit, exposing the layer beneath or allowing a small piece of colored cloth to be inserted.
- With each shovel of dirt lifted up to expose the layer beneath, he's found the markers leading the way to understanding who he was, who he became and who he is meant to be.
- I carry her to the window, and we sit down on the shady balcony to watch the people beneath and the little group of beggars around the church door opposite.
- The boards are mounted to the chassis by stacks of threaded board standoffs, each successive layer of which must be removed to reach the layer beneath.
- Using the white brush tool I could paint away that layer exposing the layer beneath.
- Crustaceous materials such as pavement often must be ripped and removed to expose the earth beneath and permit its excavation.
- Sometimes they strolled in the garden, where winter had peeled the leaves from the bare shrubbery, exposing the earth beneath, swollen with rain.
- It does not allow the outside cold to to reach the water beneath.
- Next, cut the shape of a cross in the landscape fabric at each marked planting location and fold the internal corners of the cross under to expose the earth beneath.
- Towards evening it became possible to stop; not simply physically, but actually and not feel it a waste of time; to think it worthwhile to pick out a vantage and from it watch the land beneath change under the passing clouds.
- The warming of the oceans from beneath has caused the depths of the ice caps to decrease, allowing more sunlight to reach the ocean beneath.
- They may be obtained in an isolated state by macerating the leaf and peeling off the cuticle so as to expose the layer beneath which is then easily separated into its components.
Synonyms
down, downward, lower, below, underneath
1. 2.1 Behind or hidden behind an appearance.
  the smile revealed the evil beneath
  Example sentencesExamples
  I thought he captured the 'wooden' exterior very well, but also the kindness beneath.
  He gives us these familiar, stiff-upper-lip, middle-class characters and then peels away the layers to reveal the pain beneath.
  I saw the kindness beneath.
  Fergus shuddered, for although the Lad was young and firm-fleshed, the smile revealed the evil beneath.
  The threat has not ended, as she has to repair the damage done by pulling the earth back together and forever trapping the evil beneath.

Origin

Old English binithan, bineothan, from bi (see by) + nithan, neothan ‘below’, of Germanic origin; related to nether.

单词	beneath
释义	Definition of beneath in English: beneath preposition bɪˈniːθbəˈniθ 1Extending or directly underneath. a 2.5-mile tunnel beneath the Alps Example sentencesExamples High moisture levels beneath a flooring installation can lead to cupping, bulging, or swelling of many flooring materials. High contact pressures cause the feet to penetrate through the loose material and actually compact the soil directly beneath the foot tip. This was entered by clambering into the dark beneath the slabbed floor of the modern church, torchlight striking the features of the long-neglected chapel. An office tower, the highest part of the house, yields views of the lower levels stretching out beneath it. If magma were to accumulate at mid-crustal levels beneath the north Taupo region, this has significant implications for hazard monitoring. The quake, which registered 8.9 on the Richter scale, was eerily localized directly beneath Fenway Park, the home of the Red Sox. Our data consistently indicate that the magmas accumulated and ponded at shallow levels beneath the volcano. Woodlands are also an important source of arable soils that lie beneath the tree cover. It was all chaos and smoke after a car or truck bomb exploded directly beneath the window where I had once slept. I walked directly beneath the waterfall and placed my hands against the stone, letting the water beat at my aching muscles. In the Beysehir region, kilometre-sized blocks of fusulinid-bearing Permian limestone occur directly beneath the ophiolite. I have always thought that these were earth generated lights as a fault line runs directly beneath these light formations. Directly beneath your feet the subway thunders and its vibration travels through your body. He heard a small rustling as the earth shifted directly beneath him. But I can drill down into non-contiguous deposits next to his and they become my property even if they extend beneath his land. The round house was found directly beneath the low-lying site during survey work for the showroom which will sell Harley Davidson motorbikes. Apparently the juiciest grass of all was directly beneath our bedroom window. Rather, odds are that there were no tunnels beneath the preschool and that what was found was an old trash pit, nothing more. There's really nothing out there to refer to on flying birds, save one photo he took from directly beneath a bird leaving its nest cavity. Hurrying down from the wall, he made his way through the ranks of defenders to the catacombs the lay beneath the fortress. 1.1 Underneath so as to be hidden, covered, or protected. the ancient city has lain hidden beneath the sea for 2,000 years Example sentencesExamples As the interview continues in a nearby shop the man returns with friends who stand threateningly outside with weapons barely hidden beneath their jackets. It lay deep beneath the sea know as the Great Ocean. In winter the family would have to dress beneath the bed covers, such was the cold, and frost would make intriguing fan shapes on the windows. She shifted beneath the covers trying to get comfortable. There was a hidden rock beneath the sea, but it was capable of being discovered by the Authority. She lay back beneath the covers, pulling them up to her chin. But, for about a half hour in the morning and afternoon, the sun is low in the sky and beneath the cloud cover. The pair specialise in finding live bodies trapped beneath rubble, but their searches in the ruins were fruitless. Even in a drought year the champ yields a bumper crop of bitter fruits: About six acorns per square foot cover the ground beneath its canopy. Half the world's ocean-going cargo follows shipping lanes past the islands, and rich deposits of oil and natural gas are thought to lie beneath the nearby sea. Camille clutched her hands together beneath the covers. Buried beneath a mountain of covers, Renae lay shivering in her bed. Left by a passing glacier, the boulders acted as umbrellas to the softer rock beneath, protecting it from pluvial erosion. Cheryl rolled to her left to avoid another crashing of the wooden club, her saber now drawn from its hidden place beneath her cloak. Over eons these sediments became buried beneath layers of mud and ash caused by forest fires, more volcanic eruptions, rains and upheavals. In excellent condition, the painting lies protected beneath a UV-blocking Plexiglas frame. Running his fingers idly over the smooth varnish, he noted the beautiful grain of the wood beneath its thick protective cover. Emma turned around and took out her own hidden gun from beneath one of the many layers of dress she wore. Most coastal settlements by early Americans now lie deep beneath the sea, which during the Ice Age was hundreds of feet lower than now. It was buried beneath a layer of dead leaves and twigs. Synonyms under, underneath, below, at the foot of, at the bottom of lower than 2At a lower level or layer than. beneath this floor there's a cellar her eyes had dark shadows beneath them Example sentencesExamples The bandit stopped directly beneath the tree, and looked around. She looked as if she had been crying because her cheeks were red and puffy and her eyes looked red-rimmed with dark shadows beneath them. Her eyes held dark shadows beneath them, and her shoulders stooped with exhaustion. The other prisoners often screamed in their sleep, so he was rarely able to doze off, and dark shadows lay beneath his empty eyes. There's an extra layer of underfloor storage beneath the boot floor, and the rear window can be opened separately from the tailgate. There were dark shadows beneath my eyes, the result of too many late nights, plus a combination of illicit drugs and alcohol. After doing so, she dried her hair, brushed her teeth, and put on the barest amount of makeup, to cover the circles forming beneath her eyes. Once the end fitting had been lowered beneath the level of the gutter by the crane, the tension was taken up again by the cable attached to the reel and the crane disconnected. Springsteen was on the cover, beneath the banner headline ‘Reborn in the USA’. There are two layers beneath the garden, a white space and, below that, a darkened second space that traces out the footprints of the fallen towers. He had been standing at eaves level, beneath a beamed roof on temporary boarding, which was resting on joists. Suddenly, one of the horses stumbled, sending the rider crashing through fallen corn stalks and into a hidden pit beneath. The ground level beneath this is enclosed by series of pyramidal glazed skylights that allow daylight to filter through the main foyer. He did look awful; the shadows beneath his eyes were even darker this morning in contrast to the pallor of his face. The deck directly beneath the command room was entirely devoted to the largest Denivanian briefing room in existence. Even beneath the thick cover of the canopy, they could not escape the rain that rolled, gathering drops together, to fall to the ground below. The other bedrooms are located on the other side of the lower level beneath the master bedroom quarters. The summary beneath the map is worth reading for an overview. He had a rather bristly mustache beneath his nose, and walked with the deliberation of a turtle. The uppermost level above the false floor and beneath the parcel shelf is large enough to carry most everyday objects. 2.1 Lower in grade or rank than. he was relegated to the rank beneath theirs Example sentencesExamples He was cruel to his men, and to officers beneath his rank. Beneath the king was an aristocracy of nobles who had a limited amount of power. Despite the mounting strife in the ranks beneath them, both men got along surprisingly well as co-COOs. And mages were like the kings of magic by the sounds of it, worshipped by the people who ranked beneath them. He was now possibly the most powerful man in France beneath the king. Pushing down those already beneath you in the ranks is simply a waste of effort. This took place between 1990 and 1992 and I was there as a minister one of the ranks beneath that of ambassador. You have, for in stance, the military manner, which consists in well-squared shoulders, a well-belted waist, a regulation spine, an angular elbow, a click of the keels, a salute that is meant to be at once fascinating and haughty, and a pronounced contempt for everything civilian beneath the grade of a Privy Councilor or a First Secretary. All persons beneath the rank of knight, the order read, were forbidden to gamble for money. The degree of that title would depend upon the titles available to the family -- it would not necessarily be the degree immediately beneath the rank of Duke. Total bonus paid to staff beneath the grade of senior civil service in the year 2004-05, was £1204719. It does remind people that the President has intelligent people working directly beneath him. He says the problem doesn't just apply to Scotland, and that its effects can already be seen in the ranks of players beneath the top 16. Henry VII brought into fashion the concept of the aristocracy; men beneath the king who could court favor. But she is beneath him in fortune and in rank, and pride forbids him to court her. In his experience most nobles considered it beneath them to help those of lesser rank. Salford never owed obedience to a superior beneath the rank of an earl and since Henry of Lancaster became King Henry 1V, the King of England has continuously been the Lord of Salford. It's clear Belinda thinks Tess is beneath her rank. To me, when it comes to black actors, Morgan Freeman ranks second, beneath Sidney Poitier. Of course, there were more than ten admirals serving at one time on most occasions, but all those beneath the rank of rear admiral of the blue had commands that were officially ad hoc. Synonyms low-ranking, lower-ranking, subordinate, sub-, lesser, lower, minor, secondary, inferior 2.2 Considered of lower status or worth than. she's in love with a man who is rather beneath her Example sentencesExamples One example is in isolating a person or making him do demeaning tasks well beneath his abilities. Or, at the least, blue-collar workers who liked their jobs were beneath him. He says that he has never considered any job to be beneath him, accepting every assignment that came his way. And… and I never thought they were worth anything, that humans were beneath me. But our Kwasi considered himself a cook and nothing else, and these other tasks were rather beneath his dignity. To him, the price was not worth suffering the indignities of a job he felt was beneath him. Clearly, he feels that many of his duties are beneath him and he chooses to associate with members of his own social class. Yes, the process will be overly long, demeaning, and beneath our status as both the hyperpower and the injured party. He suggests in the book that although he has suffered from myocardial infarction, his abilities would be not be beneath those of his competitors in any mayoral race. He is even more out of sorts than usual, because he considers having to read for a part in a minor theatrical production beneath his dignity. Indeed Foxhunting didn't start until about the 1830's as most hunts believed it to be beneath their status to hunt ‘vermin’. Underload is defined as where people are employed in jobs which are beneath their capacities. This includes doing the job that you may feel is beneath you. It proposed to effectively place the disabled in a legal status beneath normal people by denying them access to court to get services promised in the legislation. His main point seems to be that older workers should be willing to take jobs they now consider beneath them. Unlike many other parts of the world, these men would often prefer unemployment to taking a job they consider beneath them. Yet despite his claim that man ranks beneath the beasts, the artist may have recoiled from depicting a creature whose lower half is human but whose upper half is animal. It was started by men who often consider women as beneath them in status. To enter the job market, many accept lowpaying jobs they would consider beneath them at home. He is unsuitable because he told the press that the offer and job description of the CEO was beneath him. Synonyms inferior to, not so important as, lower in status than, lower than, below secondary to, subordinate to, subservient to unworthy of, unbefitting for, inappropriate for, unbecoming to, undignified for, degrading to, below 2.3 Behind (a physical surface) they found another layer beneath the stucco Example sentencesExamples Beneath the paint it was discovered that the bones of the single preserved front paddle were also set in plaster. Their bone structure contains a lot of spikes buried beneath their skin. A major piece of the hall's history has been rescued, as experts were called in to restore a 50-year-old mural found buried beneath layers of paint. The subject of vapor barriers or retarders beneath concrete slabs on grade has long been controversial. The nanowires grew beneath the gold nanoparticles, which serve as catalysts. However, twice the significance is given to corrosion in the surface area beneath the protective coating. Experts restored a 50-year-old mural found beneath layers of paint. These conditions could cause rusting of the steel beneath the paint finish, which will cause the paint to flake off. The lumps will certainly show up beneath the wallpaper. This was important as the clay lies directly beneath the gold leaf and its colour influences the final appearance of the gold. There's still a nice little blue Ford under all that dust, grime and beneath the layers of squashed insects. In other cases a little of the lead white ground beneath the surface layers of paint has been displaced, and the result is to produce a black dot under X-ray photography. Beneath the paint, architectural elements may be of different dates, including repairs and alterations, without any visible evidence for the change. During its operation as a function centre, night spot and disco, it has been looked after cosmetically, but beneath the surface expensive restoration work is necessary. A lost masterpiece, buried beneath three decades worth of white emulsion, is to be revealed in time, it is intended, for next year's Edinburgh festival. An old photo of the pub shows 16th century brickwork beneath the stucco. He stretched his arms yawning exposing his fangs for a brief second before they vanished beneath his lips. To make the repaired area waterproof, you need to remove some of the existing stucco to expose the tar paper beneath the stucco. When paint peels, it is a symptom of problems beneath the paint film. Only the right mix of white spirit was required to obliterate the top layer and reveal the hidden work of art beneath. 2.4 Hidden behind (an appearance) beneath the gloss of success was a tragic private life Example sentencesExamples To see a flash of life beneath the hidden person, masquerading on the exterior. Beneath his rugged exterior there was a loving heart. Her ability to depict the sensual energy she perceives beneath the appearance of a familiar world gives her work its strength and its strangeness. Deep down, beneath his rather cheerful exterior, resides an indomitable spirit. The glimpses of its shadows that have already been revealed so far hint at something rich and strange beneath the appearances. Violence remains a potential threat beneath the appearance of feminine softness and the protestations of peace and benevolence. In practice, emotion is usually hidden beneath a veneer of rationality, as in the use of coded language. The wizard's power was strong beneath the youthful appearance. Beneath his charming surface, however, lies a soul damaged by loss. Is she hiding her grief beneath her calm exterior or could she really be happier living alone! He could see the torment hiding beneath the colonels calm exterior. Beneath his rugged Scotch character he had the heart of a woman. But what lurks beneath the surface, beneath the nerdy glasses and throwback hairstyles of this unlikely pair of modern American film icons? Beneath his charming smile and humble personality is a fierce dedication to continually push himself beyond his boundaries, taking daring, challenging and diverse roles. The interesting thing is that beneath this brazen and rather crude exterior he is a quite a sensitive soul isn't he? Beneath her calm veneer we begin to see something much darker, much more passionate and dangerous. Far from being meek, mild and modest, librarians hide beneath their demure appearance hot and passionate personalities. The camera loves the luminous actress, whose elfish eyes and Titian hair evoke the spark beneath her calm exterior. The same restlessness beneath an appearance of happiness, which Nick notices in Tom, he sees in Daisy as well. And with the coffee I am treated to a combative side of him I had suspected lurked beneath his benign surface but never thought to witness. adverb bɪˈniːθbəˈniθ 1Extending or directly underneath something. a house built on stilts to allow air to circulate beneath Example sentencesExamples Place bulky objects, which must be in the hood, on blocks to allow air to flow beneath. They will keep the hay off of the ground and allow air to circulate beneath. Alsop likes buildings on stilts, that start a long way up in the air and allow landscape to flow beneath. Arrange gourds in a single layer, preferably on wooden slats that allow air to circulate beneath. The brick pillars (pilae) supported the floor of the bathhouse and allowed the hot air to circulate beneath. Synonyms underneath, below, further down, lower down, in a lower place 2At a lower level or layer. upper layers can be removed to reveal internal parts beneath Example sentencesExamples Using the white brush tool I could paint away that layer exposing the layer beneath. Sometimes they strolled in the garden, where winter had peeled the leaves from the bare shrubbery, exposing the earth beneath, swollen with rain. Next, cut the shape of a cross in the landscape fabric at each marked planting location and fold the internal corners of the cross under to expose the earth beneath. I carry her to the window, and we sit down on the shady balcony to watch the people beneath and the little group of beggars around the church door opposite. The warming of the oceans from beneath has caused the depths of the ice caps to decrease, allowing more sunlight to reach the ocean beneath. The top layer of the fabric is slit, exposing the layer beneath or allowing a small piece of colored cloth to be inserted. The boards are mounted to the chassis by stacks of threaded board standoffs, each successive layer of which must be removed to reach the layer beneath. The top condition is taken off, exposing the one beneath. It does not allow the outside cold to to reach the water beneath. Towards evening it became possible to stop; not simply physically, but actually and not feel it a waste of time; to think it worthwhile to pick out a vantage and from it watch the land beneath change under the passing clouds. The mountain received enough rain and frost in recent weeks that the dirt is wet, he explained while kicking away a layer of leaves to expose the earth beneath. With each shovel of dirt lifted up to expose the layer beneath, he's found the markers leading the way to understanding who he was, who he became and who he is meant to be. In the wild trees some times lose part of their bark on the trunk or branches for whatever reason exposing the layer beneath. Crustaceous materials such as pavement often must be ripped and removed to expose the earth beneath and permit its excavation. They may be obtained in an isolated state by macerating the leaf and peeling off the cuticle so as to expose the layer beneath which is then easily separated into its components. Synonyms down, downward, lower, below, underneath 2.1 Hidden behind an appearance. the smile revealed the evil beneath Example sentencesExamples I saw the kindness beneath. He gives us these familiar, stiff-upper-lip, middle-class characters and then peels away the layers to reveal the pain beneath. The threat has not ended, as she has to repair the damage done by pulling the earth back together and forever trapping the evil beneath. I thought he captured the 'wooden' exterior very well, but also the kindness beneath. Fergus shuddered, for although the Lad was young and firm-fleshed, the smile revealed the evil beneath. Origin Old English binithan, bineothan, from bi (see by) + nithan, neothan 'below', of Germanic origin; related to nether. Rhymes buck teeth, Hadith, heath, Keith, neath, Reith, teeth, underneath, Westmeath, wreath Definition of beneath in US English: beneath prepositionbəˈniθbəˈnēTH 1Extending or directly underneath, typically with close contact. in the labyrinths beneath central Moscow Example sentencesExamples In the Beysehir region, kilometre-sized blocks of fusulinid-bearing Permian limestone occur directly beneath the ophiolite. There's really nothing out there to refer to on flying birds, save one photo he took from directly beneath a bird leaving its nest cavity. If magma were to accumulate at mid-crustal levels beneath the north Taupo region, this has significant implications for hazard monitoring. The round house was found directly beneath the low-lying site during survey work for the showroom which will sell Harley Davidson motorbikes. An office tower, the highest part of the house, yields views of the lower levels stretching out beneath it. He heard a small rustling as the earth shifted directly beneath him. This was entered by clambering into the dark beneath the slabbed floor of the modern church, torchlight striking the features of the long-neglected chapel. Woodlands are also an important source of arable soils that lie beneath the tree cover. Directly beneath your feet the subway thunders and its vibration travels through your body. I walked directly beneath the waterfall and placed my hands against the stone, letting the water beat at my aching muscles. I have always thought that these were earth generated lights as a fault line runs directly beneath these light formations. The quake, which registered 8.9 on the Richter scale, was eerily localized directly beneath Fenway Park, the home of the Red Sox. High moisture levels beneath a flooring installation can lead to cupping, bulging, or swelling of many flooring materials. Apparently the juiciest grass of all was directly beneath our bedroom window. Hurrying down from the wall, he made his way through the ranks of defenders to the catacombs the lay beneath the fortress. Our data consistently indicate that the magmas accumulated and ponded at shallow levels beneath the volcano. But I can drill down into non-contiguous deposits next to his and they become my property even if they extend beneath his land. Rather, odds are that there were no tunnels beneath the preschool and that what was found was an old trash pit, nothing more. High contact pressures cause the feet to penetrate through the loose material and actually compact the soil directly beneath the foot tip. It was all chaos and smoke after a car or truck bomb exploded directly beneath the window where I had once slept. 1.1 Underneath so as to be hidden, covered, or protected. unaltered even after years beneath the sea Example sentencesExamples The pair specialise in finding live bodies trapped beneath rubble, but their searches in the ruins were fruitless. There was a hidden rock beneath the sea, but it was capable of being discovered by the Authority. Most coastal settlements by early Americans now lie deep beneath the sea, which during the Ice Age was hundreds of feet lower than now. But, for about a half hour in the morning and afternoon, the sun is low in the sky and beneath the cloud cover. Camille clutched her hands together beneath the covers. It was buried beneath a layer of dead leaves and twigs. In winter the family would have to dress beneath the bed covers, such was the cold, and frost would make intriguing fan shapes on the windows. Left by a passing glacier, the boulders acted as umbrellas to the softer rock beneath, protecting it from pluvial erosion. In excellent condition, the painting lies protected beneath a UV-blocking Plexiglas frame. Over eons these sediments became buried beneath layers of mud and ash caused by forest fires, more volcanic eruptions, rains and upheavals. She shifted beneath the covers trying to get comfortable. Half the world's ocean-going cargo follows shipping lanes past the islands, and rich deposits of oil and natural gas are thought to lie beneath the nearby sea. Even in a drought year the champ yields a bumper crop of bitter fruits: About six acorns per square foot cover the ground beneath its canopy. Cheryl rolled to her left to avoid another crashing of the wooden club, her saber now drawn from its hidden place beneath her cloak. She lay back beneath the covers, pulling them up to her chin. As the interview continues in a nearby shop the man returns with friends who stand threateningly outside with weapons barely hidden beneath their jackets. Buried beneath a mountain of covers, Renae lay shivering in her bed. Emma turned around and took out her own hidden gun from beneath one of the many layers of dress she wore. It lay deep beneath the sea know as the Great Ocean. Running his fingers idly over the smooth varnish, he noted the beautiful grain of the wood beneath its thick protective cover. Synonyms under, underneath, below, at the foot of, at the bottom of 2At a lower level or layer than. beneath this floor there's a cellar her eyes were dull with dark shadows beneath them Example sentencesExamples Once the end fitting had been lowered beneath the level of the gutter by the crane, the tension was taken up again by the cable attached to the reel and the crane disconnected. The bandit stopped directly beneath the tree, and looked around. There were dark shadows beneath my eyes, the result of too many late nights, plus a combination of illicit drugs and alcohol. There's an extra layer of underfloor storage beneath the boot floor, and the rear window can be opened separately from the tailgate. There are two layers beneath the garden, a white space and, below that, a darkened second space that traces out the footprints of the fallen towers. The other bedrooms are located on the other side of the lower level beneath the master bedroom quarters. After doing so, she dried her hair, brushed her teeth, and put on the barest amount of makeup, to cover the circles forming beneath her eyes. She looked as if she had been crying because her cheeks were red and puffy and her eyes looked red-rimmed with dark shadows beneath them. Springsteen was on the cover, beneath the banner headline ‘Reborn in the USA’. The summary beneath the map is worth reading for an overview. He had a rather bristly mustache beneath his nose, and walked with the deliberation of a turtle. The uppermost level above the false floor and beneath the parcel shelf is large enough to carry most everyday objects. Her eyes held dark shadows beneath them, and her shoulders stooped with exhaustion. The deck directly beneath the command room was entirely devoted to the largest Denivanian briefing room in existence. The other prisoners often screamed in their sleep, so he was rarely able to doze off, and dark shadows lay beneath his empty eyes. Suddenly, one of the horses stumbled, sending the rider crashing through fallen corn stalks and into a hidden pit beneath. He had been standing at eaves level, beneath a beamed roof on temporary boarding, which was resting on joists. Even beneath the thick cover of the canopy, they could not escape the rain that rolled, gathering drops together, to fall to the ground below. He did look awful; the shadows beneath his eyes were even darker this morning in contrast to the pallor of his face. The ground level beneath this is enclosed by series of pyramidal glazed skylights that allow daylight to filter through the main foyer. 2.1 Lower in grade or rank than. relegated to the rank beneath theirs Example sentencesExamples Despite the mounting strife in the ranks beneath them, both men got along surprisingly well as co-COOs. The degree of that title would depend upon the titles available to the family -- it would not necessarily be the degree immediately beneath the rank of Duke. It's clear Belinda thinks Tess is beneath her rank. Pushing down those already beneath you in the ranks is simply a waste of effort. Of course, there were more than ten admirals serving at one time on most occasions, but all those beneath the rank of rear admiral of the blue had commands that were officially ad hoc. He was now possibly the most powerful man in France beneath the king. Henry VII brought into fashion the concept of the aristocracy; men beneath the king who could court favor. It does remind people that the President has intelligent people working directly beneath him. You have, for in stance, the military manner, which consists in well-squared shoulders, a well-belted waist, a regulation spine, an angular elbow, a click of the keels, a salute that is meant to be at once fascinating and haughty, and a pronounced contempt for everything civilian beneath the grade of a Privy Councilor or a First Secretary. This took place between 1990 and 1992 and I was there as a minister one of the ranks beneath that of ambassador. In his experience most nobles considered it beneath them to help those of lesser rank. To me, when it comes to black actors, Morgan Freeman ranks second, beneath Sidney Poitier. He was cruel to his men, and to officers beneath his rank. All persons beneath the rank of knight, the order read, were forbidden to gamble for money. Beneath the king was an aristocracy of nobles who had a limited amount of power. But she is beneath him in fortune and in rank, and pride forbids him to court her. Total bonus paid to staff beneath the grade of senior civil service in the year 2004-05, was £1204719. Salford never owed obedience to a superior beneath the rank of an earl and since Henry of Lancaster became King Henry 1V, the King of England has continuously been the Lord of Salford. He says the problem doesn't just apply to Scotland, and that its effects can already be seen in the ranks of players beneath the top 16. And mages were like the kings of magic by the sounds of it, worshipped by the people who ranked beneath them. Synonyms low-ranking, lower-ranking, subordinate, sub-, lesser, lower, minor, secondary, inferior 2.2 Considered of lower status or worth than. taking jobs beneath my abilities Example sentencesExamples It proposed to effectively place the disabled in a legal status beneath normal people by denying them access to court to get services promised in the legislation. He says that he has never considered any job to be beneath him, accepting every assignment that came his way. Yet despite his claim that man ranks beneath the beasts, the artist may have recoiled from depicting a creature whose lower half is human but whose upper half is animal. Unlike many other parts of the world, these men would often prefer unemployment to taking a job they consider beneath them. One example is in isolating a person or making him do demeaning tasks well beneath his abilities. Indeed Foxhunting didn't start until about the 1830's as most hunts believed it to be beneath their status to hunt ‘vermin’. Or, at the least, blue-collar workers who liked their jobs were beneath him. To enter the job market, many accept lowpaying jobs they would consider beneath them at home. To him, the price was not worth suffering the indignities of a job he felt was beneath him. He suggests in the book that although he has suffered from myocardial infarction, his abilities would be not be beneath those of his competitors in any mayoral race. But our Kwasi considered himself a cook and nothing else, and these other tasks were rather beneath his dignity. And… and I never thought they were worth anything, that humans were beneath me. His main point seems to be that older workers should be willing to take jobs they now consider beneath them. He is unsuitable because he told the press that the offer and job description of the CEO was beneath him. Clearly, he feels that many of his duties are beneath him and he chooses to associate with members of his own social class. It was started by men who often consider women as beneath them in status. This includes doing the job that you may feel is beneath you. Underload is defined as where people are employed in jobs which are beneath their capacities. He is even more out of sorts than usual, because he considers having to read for a part in a minor theatrical production beneath his dignity. Yes, the process will be overly long, demeaning, and beneath our status as both the hyperpower and the injured party. Synonyms inferior to, not so important as, lower in status than, lower than, below unworthy of, unbefitting for, inappropriate for, unbecoming to, undignified for, degrading to, below 2.3 Behind (a physical surface) they found another layer beneath the stucco Example sentencesExamples Their bone structure contains a lot of spikes buried beneath their skin. He stretched his arms yawning exposing his fangs for a brief second before they vanished beneath his lips. These conditions could cause rusting of the steel beneath the paint finish, which will cause the paint to flake off. A major piece of the hall's history has been rescued, as experts were called in to restore a 50-year-old mural found buried beneath layers of paint. When paint peels, it is a symptom of problems beneath the paint film. This was important as the clay lies directly beneath the gold leaf and its colour influences the final appearance of the gold. An old photo of the pub shows 16th century brickwork beneath the stucco. Only the right mix of white spirit was required to obliterate the top layer and reveal the hidden work of art beneath. To make the repaired area waterproof, you need to remove some of the existing stucco to expose the tar paper beneath the stucco. Beneath the paint, architectural elements may be of different dates, including repairs and alterations, without any visible evidence for the change. In other cases a little of the lead white ground beneath the surface layers of paint has been displaced, and the result is to produce a black dot under X-ray photography. Beneath the paint it was discovered that the bones of the single preserved front paddle were also set in plaster. However, twice the significance is given to corrosion in the surface area beneath the protective coating. The lumps will certainly show up beneath the wallpaper. The subject of vapor barriers or retarders beneath concrete slabs on grade has long been controversial. Experts restored a 50-year-old mural found beneath layers of paint. The nanowires grew beneath the gold nanoparticles, which serve as catalysts. There's still a nice little blue Ford under all that dust, grime and beneath the layers of squashed insects. A lost masterpiece, buried beneath three decades worth of white emulsion, is to be revealed in time, it is intended, for next year's Edinburgh festival. During its operation as a function centre, night spot and disco, it has been looked after cosmetically, but beneath the surface expensive restoration work is necessary. 2.4 Behind or hidden behind (an appearance) beneath the gloss of success Example sentencesExamples Violence remains a potential threat beneath the appearance of feminine softness and the protestations of peace and benevolence. The wizard's power was strong beneath the youthful appearance. Beneath his rugged Scotch character he had the heart of a woman. The glimpses of its shadows that have already been revealed so far hint at something rich and strange beneath the appearances. Deep down, beneath his rather cheerful exterior, resides an indomitable spirit. In practice, emotion is usually hidden beneath a veneer of rationality, as in the use of coded language. Her ability to depict the sensual energy she perceives beneath the appearance of a familiar world gives her work its strength and its strangeness. He could see the torment hiding beneath the colonels calm exterior. Beneath his rugged exterior there was a loving heart. Far from being meek, mild and modest, librarians hide beneath their demure appearance hot and passionate personalities. And with the coffee I am treated to a combative side of him I had suspected lurked beneath his benign surface but never thought to witness. To see a flash of life beneath the hidden person, masquerading on the exterior. Beneath her calm veneer we begin to see something much darker, much more passionate and dangerous. But what lurks beneath the surface, beneath the nerdy glasses and throwback hairstyles of this unlikely pair of modern American film icons? Beneath his charming smile and humble personality is a fierce dedication to continually push himself beyond his boundaries, taking daring, challenging and diverse roles. Beneath his charming surface, however, lies a soul damaged by loss. The interesting thing is that beneath this brazen and rather crude exterior he is a quite a sensitive soul isn't he? Is she hiding her grief beneath her calm exterior or could she really be happier living alone! The same restlessness beneath an appearance of happiness, which Nick notices in Tom, he sees in Daisy as well. The camera loves the luminous actress, whose elfish eyes and Titian hair evoke the spark beneath her calm exterior. adverbbəˈniθbəˈnēTH 1Extending or directly underneath something. a house built on stilts to allow air to circulate beneath Example sentencesExamples Alsop likes buildings on stilts, that start a long way up in the air and allow landscape to flow beneath. The brick pillars (pilae) supported the floor of the bathhouse and allowed the hot air to circulate beneath. Arrange gourds in a single layer, preferably on wooden slats that allow air to circulate beneath. They will keep the hay off of the ground and allow air to circulate beneath. Place bulky objects, which must be in the hood, on blocks to allow air to flow beneath. Synonyms underneath, below, further down, lower down, in a lower place 2At a lower level or layer. the runways had cracked open, exposing the black earth beneath Example sentencesExamples In the wild trees some times lose part of their bark on the trunk or branches for whatever reason exposing the layer beneath. The top condition is taken off, exposing the one beneath. The mountain received enough rain and frost in recent weeks that the dirt is wet, he explained while kicking away a layer of leaves to expose the earth beneath. The top layer of the fabric is slit, exposing the layer beneath or allowing a small piece of colored cloth to be inserted. With each shovel of dirt lifted up to expose the layer beneath, he's found the markers leading the way to understanding who he was, who he became and who he is meant to be. I carry her to the window, and we sit down on the shady balcony to watch the people beneath and the little group of beggars around the church door opposite. The boards are mounted to the chassis by stacks of threaded board standoffs, each successive layer of which must be removed to reach the layer beneath. Using the white brush tool I could paint away that layer exposing the layer beneath. Crustaceous materials such as pavement often must be ripped and removed to expose the earth beneath and permit its excavation. Sometimes they strolled in the garden, where winter had peeled the leaves from the bare shrubbery, exposing the earth beneath, swollen with rain. It does not allow the outside cold to to reach the water beneath. Next, cut the shape of a cross in the landscape fabric at each marked planting location and fold the internal corners of the cross under to expose the earth beneath. Towards evening it became possible to stop; not simply physically, but actually and not feel it a waste of time; to think it worthwhile to pick out a vantage and from it watch the land beneath change under the passing clouds. The warming of the oceans from beneath has caused the depths of the ice caps to decrease, allowing more sunlight to reach the ocean beneath. They may be obtained in an isolated state by macerating the leaf and peeling off the cuticle so as to expose the layer beneath which is then easily separated into its components. Synonyms down, downward, lower, below, underneath 2.1 Behind or hidden behind an appearance. the smile revealed the evil beneath Example sentencesExamples I thought he captured the 'wooden' exterior very well, but also the kindness beneath. He gives us these familiar, stiff-upper-lip, middle-class characters and then peels away the layers to reveal the pain beneath. I saw the kindness beneath. Fergus shuddered, for although the Lad was young and firm-fleshed, the smile revealed the evil beneath. The threat has not ended, as she has to repair the damage done by pulling the earth back together and forever trapping the evil beneath. Origin Old English binithan, bineothan, from bi (see by) + nithan, neothan ‘below’, of Germanic origin; related to nether.
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