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neath
neeth
Neath (prep) means Beneath; under (a poetic or dialectal shortening). Example: “The village lies neath the hill.”
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Beneath; under (a poetic or dialectal shortening).
"The village lies neath the hill."
How to use neath
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old or poetic way of saying "beneath" or "under."
When to use it
Mostly found in poetry, song lyrics, or deliberately archaic writing, not everyday speech.
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Etymology
A contraction of "beneath," from Old English neoþan.
Rhymes for neath
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What does “neath” mean?
The word “neath” means beneath; under (a poetic or dialectal shortening). In plain terms, an old or poetic way of saying "beneath" or "under.".
How do you pronounce “neath”?
“Neath” is pronounced neeth (/niːθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “neath” in a sentence?
Here is “neath” used in a sentence: “The village lies neath the hill.”
What part of speech is “neath”?
“Neath” is a preposition.
Where does the word “neath” come from?
The word “neath” comes from Old English. A contraction of "beneath," from Old English neoþan.
