While reading a book I found a word: “BENEATH” . Is it the same as UNDER or UNDERNEATH? or is it different from them?
Under is used when something is directly under another.
Underneath is often used to say that something is covered by another thing.
Beneath has the same meanings as under or underneath, but it’s a formal, literary word.
Below is preferred when something is in a lower position, but in the same buliding, hill, part of the body etc. as another thing.
UNDER
in, to or through a lower place/ position
- My dog used to sleep under our bed, but he’s grown too big now to do that.
- You can’t buy alcohol if you’re under 18.
UNDERNEATH
under something, used when being covered or hidden by another thing
- This jacket’s too small for me to wear a jumper underneath
- He always seems so cold, but I know he’s soft-hearted underneath.
BENEATH (formal)
in or to a lower position, under
- When I arrived, my daughter was sleeping like a log beneath her blanket.
- My cat always hides beneath the sofa when I have visitors.
BELOW
in or to a lower position (often used when in the same buliding, hill, part of the body etc.)
- Please fill out this form, but do not write anything below the red line.
- Who lives in the flat below yours?
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Can you please tell me the difference between beneath, below and underneath?
Thanks you