| Definitions of 'beneath' |
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1. (adverb) below, at a lower place, to a lower place, beneath
in or to a place that is lower
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| Definitions of 'beneath' |
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1. (adverb) beneath
in a lower place; underneath
2. (adverb) beneath
below, as opposed to heaven, or to any superior region or position; as, in earth beneath
3. beneath
lower in place, with something directly over or on; under; underneath; hence, at the foot of
4. beneath
under, in relation to something that is superior, or that oppresses or burdens
5. beneath
lower in rank, dignity, or excellence than; as, brutes are beneath man; man is beneath angels in the scale of beings. Hence: Unworthy of; unbecoming
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