beneath

/bɪˈniːθ/
prep 3adv 1

Collocations

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ADJ.

above, bent, circular, foolish, lay, ordinary, rude

The foolish decision to ignore the warning lay beneath all the problems that followed.

VERB + BENEATH

colours, conduct, crack, disappear, dreams, glowing, ground, hidden

The old paint began to crack beneath the harsh winter sun and constant freeze-thaw cycles.

BENEATH + NOUN

blanket, chandeliers, contempt, criticism, decency, dignity, feet, floorboards

She found his behavior beneath contempt and refused to speak to him again.

PREP.

down, from, in, on

The old bridge collapsed beneath the weight of the heavy truck.

ADV.

completely, such, vividly

She could vividly remember the fear that lurked beneath the surface of his calm words.

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