Bottom: meaning, definitions and examples

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bottom

 

[ ˈbɒtəm ]

Context #1 | Noun

of a container

The lowest part or deepest point of something, especially a container.

Synonyms

base, foot, foundation

Examples of usage

  • The key is at the bottom of the drawer.
  • She found her lost earring at the bottom of her purse.
Context #2 | Noun

clothing

The lower part or back side of something, such as clothing.

Synonyms

border, edge, hem

Examples of usage

  • He scribbled his signature on the bottom of the contract.
  • The bottom of her dress was adorned with lace.
Context #3 | Noun

position

The lowest or last place in a ranking or hierarchy.

Synonyms

base, end, lowest

Examples of usage

  • The team finished at the bottom of the league.
  • She was at the bottom of her class in math.

Translations

Translations of the word "bottom" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fundo

🇮🇳 नीचे का हिस्सा

🇩🇪 unten

🇮🇩 bawah

🇺🇦 дно

🇵🇱 dół

🇯🇵 

🇫🇷 bas

🇪🇸 fondo

🇹🇷 alt

🇰🇷 바닥

🇸🇦 أسفل

🇨🇿 dno

🇸🇰 dno

🇨🇳 底部

🇸🇮 dno

🇮🇸 botn

🇰🇿 төменгі бөлік

🇬🇪 ქვედა ნაწილი

🇦🇿 aşağı

🇲🇽 fondo

Etymology

The word 'bottom' originated from the Old English word 'botm' which meant the lowest part of something. Over time, the meaning expanded to include various contexts such as the lowest point of a container, the lower part of something, and the last place in a ranking. The word has been used in English for centuries and remains a common term in everyday language.

See also: bottomless, bottoms.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,259, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.