In a lower place, position, or state, literally or figuratively.Below, as opposed to on high, or in heaven or other superior region.Below; under: with reference to what is overhead or towers aloft: as, beneath the same roof.Underneath, whether in immediate contact with the under side of, or further down than; lower in place than: as, to place a cushion beneath one; beneath one's feet; beneath the surface: sometimes with verbs of motion: as, he sank beneath the wave.Under the weight or pressure of; under the action or influence of: as, to sink beneath a burden.Lower than, in rank, dignity, degree, or excellence; below: as, brutes are beneath man; man is beneath the angels.Unworthy of; unbecoming; not equal to; below the level of: as, beneath contempt.Synonyms Under, etc. See below.Lower.