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Below

/bɪˈləʊ/ · preposition

Meaning

Lower in spatial position than..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Lower in spatial position than.
  2. Lower than in value, price, rank, concentration, etc.
  3. Downstream of.
  4. South of.
  5. Unsuitable to the rank or dignity of; beneath.
  6. (stage directions) Downstage of.
  7. In or to a lower place.
  8. Later in the same text.

Example Sentences

The treasure is buried two meters below the surface.
The marmalade is on the shelf below the bread.
One morning I had been driven to the precarious refuge afforded by the steps of the inn, after rejecting offers from the Celebrity to join him in a variety of amusements. But even here I was not free from interruption, for he was seated on a horse-block below me, playing with a fox terrier.
The temperature is below zero.
Liverpool are below Manchester City in the Premier League.
one degree below kings
Surprisingly, this analysis revealed that acute exposure to solvent vapors at concentrations below those associated with long-term effects appears to increase the risk of a fatal automobile accident. Furthermore, this increase in risk is comparable to the risk of death from leukemia after long-term exposure to benzene, another solvent, which has the well-known property of causing this type of cancer.
The River Thames is tidal below Teddington Lock.

Synonyms for below

beneathunderunderneathdownstreamdownstairsdownwardsinfraat a lower placedown the stairson a lower floorto a lower place

Antonyms for below

aboveoverupstreamaloftoverheadupupstairsupwardssuprahigher upin a higher placeon a higher floorto a higher placeup the stairs

Related Words

beneathunderdownstairsinfraat a lower placedown the stairson a lower floorto a lower placeunderneathundersideaboveboxlowerdownwardsdownforwarddownwindbehindaheadkick

Usage Notes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does below mean?

Below means Lower in spatial position than..

What is a synonym for below?

Common synonyms include beneath, under, underneath, downstream.

What is the opposite of below?

Possible antonyms include above, over, upstream, aloft.

How do you use below in a sentence?

The treasure is buried two meters below the surface.

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