Synonyms

neath

American

[neeth, neeth] / niθ, nið /

Or 'neath

preposition

Chiefly Literary.

beneath.

neath British

/ niːθ /

preposition

archaic short for beneath

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Etymology

Origin of neath

First recorded in 1780–90; aphetic variant of beneath

Example Sentences

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The couple had lived together in Neath.

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Shaddick was missing, but after an appeal he appeared at Neath police station where he refused to answer any questions.

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The future of the region covering Swansea, Bridgend and Neath has, so far, only been promised until the end of next season, prompting fears it will be the one to go.

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Eventually they found a home for her in nearby Neath.

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"It was just a mess, boxes and personal items everywhere," said Thomas, from Neath.

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