neath

preposition

ˈnēth How to pronounce neath (audio)
Definition of neathnext
dialect
as in beneath
in a lower position than neath his calm surface there was seething anger

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  1. beneath
  2. under
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  • Together, these findings pointed to uneven conditions beneath the road.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • These compounds concentrate at the skin and the layer of flesh just beneath it.
    — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of beneath
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  • The following year, she was recognized with the prestigious Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy for her decades of charitable efforts, which also include her foundation’s Imagination Library, a monthly book gifting program for children under five.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • This year, the two hosts are once again Emmy rivals, though under a very different set of rules.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of under
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“Neath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neath. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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