Basic Details
Word: Beneath
Part of Speech: Preposition / Adverb
Meaning: In or to a lower place; under something.
Synonyms: Under, below, beneath
Antonyms: Above, over, on top of
Idioms and Phrases
- Beneath the surface: Referring to something that is hidden or not immediately obvious. Example: "The truth is often beneath the surface, waiting to be uncovered."
- Beneath one's dignity: Means that something is too low or trivial for someone of a certain status to engage in. Example: "She felt that apologising was beneath her dignity, even though she was wrong."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The cat likes to hide beneath the bed when its scared.
Example 2: There is a secret garden beneath the old oak tree.
Example 3: He found an old coin beneath the sand at the beach.
Fun Fact
The word "beneath" comes from Old English "ben," which means "beneath" or "under." It has been a part of the English language for many centuries and is used in both poetic and everyday contexts.
Famous Quote
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." Ralph Waldo Emerson
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "beneath" mean?
a) Over something
b) In a higher place
c) In or to a lower place
d) Next to something
Answer: c) In or to a lower place
2. Which of these is a synonym of "beneath"?
a) Above
b) Under
c) Alongside
d) Near
Answer: b) Under
3. Which of these is an antonym of "beneath"?
a) Below
b) Under
c) Above
d) Beneath
Answer: c) Above
4. Which sentence uses "beneath" correctly?
a) The dog runs beneath the tree to play.
b) The cat jumps beneath the sky.
c) The children sing beneath the song.
d) The fish swims beneath the sun.
Answer: a) The dog runs beneath the tree to play.
5. Which idiom means something that is hidden or not immediately obvious?
a) Beneath one's dignity
b) Beneath the surface
c) Over the moon
d) On cloud nine
Answer: b) Beneath the surface
