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below

 

[ bɪˈləʊ ]

Preposition / Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Preposition

written

at a lower level or layer than

Synonyms

beneath, lower than, under, underneath

Examples of usage

  • the kitchen below the shop
  • the flat below mine
Context #2 | Adverb

position

at or to a lower level or position than

Synonyms

beneath, downward, underneath

Examples of usage

  • the sun disappeared below the horizon
  • he jumped in and disappeared below

Translations

Translations of the word "below" in other languages:

🇵🇹 abaixo

🇮🇳 नीचे

🇩🇪 unten

🇮🇩 di bawah

🇺🇦 нижче

🇵🇱 poniżej

🇯🇵 下

🇫🇷 en dessous

🇪🇸 debajo

🇹🇷 aşağıda

🇰🇷 아래에

🇸🇦 أسفل

🇨🇿 pod

🇸🇰 dole

🇨🇳 下

🇸🇮 spodaj

🇮🇸 neðan

🇰🇿 төменде

🇬🇪 ქვემოთ

🇦🇿 aşağıda

🇲🇽 debajo

Etymology

The word 'below' originated from the combination of 'be-' (meaning 'by') and 'lo' (meaning 'low'). It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The word has evolved over time to convey the concept of being at a lower level or position than something else.

See also: low, lowball, lowbrow, lower, lowest, lowlife, lowliness, lowly, lowness.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #411, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.