Below: meaning, definitions and examples
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below
[ bɪˈləʊ ]
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
position
at or to a lower level or position than
Synonyms
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
Word origin
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.