Below

/bΙͺˈlΙ™ΚŠ/

The meaning and definition of Below, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

preposition
  1. Lower in spatial position than.
    β€œThe treasure is buried two meters below the surface.”
  2. Within the writing of a given document which follows a particular appearance of the word "below".
    β€œ"By their execution hereof, the Parties incur a legal obligation to pass consideration under this Loan Contract as is set forth below."”
adverb
  1. On a lower deck.
    β€œthe landlubbers lying down below”
  2. (of a temperature) Below zero.

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms downstream beneath under underneath downwards downstairs
Antonyms upstream above over upwards aloft overhead

Origin

From Middle English bilooghe.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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