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Beneath

usgb/bɪˈniːθ/Volume
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Physical Position

Use 'beneath' to describe something physically lower, often with layers.

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Snow lay beneath a thin layer of soil.
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Layering Objects

'Beneath' can indicate something hidden or covered under another object.

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Keys were found nestled beneath a pile of clothes.
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Not for Movement

Don't use 'beneath' to describe movement. Use 'under' instead.

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Incorrect: He walked beneath the doorway. (Use 'under')
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