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beneath

Pronunciation: [bɪˈniːθ]

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Learn how to use beneath in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “location”

(preposition) to describe something that is directly under or lower than something else. If you put your toy beneath your bed, it means it’s underneath the bed.

Example

The cat likes to hide beneath the table when there are loud noises.

Example

The box is not beneath the shelf; it is on the shelf.

Example

What is beneath your bed right now?

Context: “status”

(preposition) to indicate that something is of a lower rank, value, or importance compared to something else. It’s like saying that one thing is not as good or significant as another.

Example

In the game, his level was beneath the highest rank, but he still played well.

Example

She feels that her contributions are not beneath her teammates'.

Example

Is being beneath the manager a good position to learn from?

How to pronounce beneath

Pronunciation: [bɪˈniːθ]

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