prep

neath

neeth

Neath (prep) means Beneath; under (a poetic or dialectal shortening). Example: “The village lies neath the hill.”

prep

Beneath; under (a poetic or dialectal shortening).

"The village lies neath the hill."

How to use neath

Learner’s notes

In 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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The village lies _____ the hill.

A contraction of "beneath," from Old English neoþan.

Origin: Old English

death heath breath sheath wreath beneath bequeath underneath

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.