"Beneath" refers to something that is located directly under or lower than another object or surface. It can describe physical positions, such as a tree growing beneath a mountain, or abstract concepts, like feelings that lie beneath the surface of a person's demeanor. In various contexts, "beneath" can also imply a sense of inferiority or lower status, as in being beneath someone's notice or consideration. This term is often used in literature and everyday language to convey depth, both literally and metaphorically, enhancing the understanding of relationships between objects or ideas.