preposition
below
bih-LOH
preposition
1
At a lower position than; underneath.
"The valley lay below the mountain ridge."
2
Lower than in amount, rank, or level.
"Temperatures dropped below freezing overnight."
adverb
1
In or to a lower place, floor, or level.
"The engine room is below, past the stairs."
2
Further down in the same piece of writing.
"See the table below for full details."
How to Use Below
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUnderneath, or lower than something — in position, amount, or further down a page.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
below average
below zero
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Word Forms
Belows plural
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Etymology
From Middle English bilooghe, formed from "be-" plus "low."