preposition
- in or to a lower position than; under
- not worthy of; below the standards of
adverb
- in or to a lower place; underneath
Examples
- The cat hid beneath the table.
- They found treasure buried beneath the old oak tree.
- Such behavior is beneath you.
- He considered the job beneath his qualifications.
- The ship disappeared beneath the waves.
- From the bridge, we could see the river flowing beneath.
- The basement lies beneath the main floor.