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bottom

[ ˈbɒtəm ]

^{Context #1}

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}

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}

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

inferior
base

🇮🇳 नीचे का हिस्सा

नीचे
तल

🇩🇪 unten

Boden
Grund

🇮🇩 bawah

dasar
pantat

🇺🇦 дно

нижня частина
основа

🇵🇱 dół

dno
dolna część

🇯🇵 底

下部
最下部

🇫🇷 bas

fond
dessous

🇪🇸 fondo

parte inferior
base

🇹🇷 alt

dip
taban

🇰🇷 바닥

하부
밑

🇸🇦 أسفل

قاع
قاعدة

🇨🇿 dno

spodní část
základna

🇸🇰 dno

spodná časť
základňa

🇨🇳 底部

下部
基部

🇸🇮 dno

spodnji del
osnova

🇮🇸 botn

neðri hluti
grunnur

🇰🇿 төменгі бөлік

түбі
негіз

🇬🇪 ქვედა ნაწილი

ძირი
ბაზა

🇦🇿 aşağı

alt
əsas

🇲🇽 fondo

parte inferior
base

Word origin

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.