Adverbs of Relative Place

at the rear or back side of an object or area

The magician pulled the rabbit out from behind the hat.

in a position beneath or underneath

The book fell below the shelf.

in or to a position lower than and directly beneath something

She found her keys under a pile of papers on her desk.

used to show that something or someone is directly below or under something

The cat hid underneath the porch during the storm.

in or to a lower position

A trapdoor opened, and he disappeared beneath.

to or at higher position without direct contact

The kite soared high above the treetops.

to or at the side that is further

We hiked past the cabin and beyond into the forest.

in or to the direction behind us

He stepped back to give his friend more room to dance.

in contact with and upheld by a surface

If you are cold the blanket is on the bed.

from one side to the other side of something

She swam across easily despite the strong current.

the time that has passed

I learned a lot from the mistakes I made in the past.

in a position just ahead of or further forward than someone or something

The bus in front slowed down at the intersection.

in or traveling to a different country

They plan to travel abroad next summer to explore Europe.

‌to or in a foreign country, particularly one that is across the sea

She accepted a job offer and relocated overseas.

in a downward direction, typically toward the lower point of a hill

The cyclist sped downhill, enjoying the thrill of the descent.

located or occurring above the level of the head

The overhead lights illuminated the room brightly.

easy to understand

His instructions were clear, allowing everyone to follow them without confusion.

located across from a particular thing, typically separated by an intervening space

The library is on the opposite side of the street.

away from the correct path, direction, or course

The hikers wandered astray when they took the wrong trail.

at a place right outside the main door or entrance of a building

The delivery truck was parked outfront, waiting to unload.