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below

/bɪˈləʊ/

adverb

Meaning

  • In a lower place.

  • On a lower storey.

  • Further down.

  • On a lower deck.

    "the landlubbers lying down below"

  • (of a temperature) Below zero.

Synonyms

downwards,
beneath,
under,
underneath,
downstairs

preposition

Meaning

  • Lower in spatial position than.

    "The treasure is buried two meters below the surface."

  • Within the writing of a given document which follows a particular appearance of the word "below".

    ""By their execution hereof, the Parties incur a legal obligation to pass consideration under this Loan Contract as is set forth below.""

  • Lower in value, price, rank or concentration than.

    "The temperature is below zero."

  • Downstream of.

  • South of.

  • Unsuitable to the rank or dignity of; beneath.

    "Such petty behavior is below me."

  • (stage directions) Downstage of.

Synonyms

downstream,
beneath,
under,
underneath,
under,
beneath