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as in beneath
in a lower position than for the photo she sat below everyone else, on the floor actually

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2
as in after
subsequent to in time or order that ranks a little below a root canal on my list of things I'd want to experience

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below

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adverb

1
as in underneath
in or to a lower place the skipper climbed below to fix the engine

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2
as in down
toward or in a lower position when rock climbing I just know that if I look below, I'll become paralyzed with fear

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below

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adjective

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Recent Examples of below
Preposition
If you get caught in a rip current, try to stay calm and follow the below advice from the NWS: Keep your cool: Your first rule of thumb: Keep a clear head. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2025 The below testimonies have been edited and condensed for clarity and length. Donald Liebenson, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2025
Adverb
The seasonal outlook from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center forecasts whether parts of the country will be above, below or near average for parts of the country for the meteorological fall -- September through November. Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2025 Check out the photos below, which give new meaning to werking from the office. EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Down below are some online reactions. Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025 See the aforementioned video below. Greta Cross, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for below
Recent Examples of Synonyms for below
Preposition
  • The potential simmered beneath the surface last season across 21 league appearances (13 off the bench) with one goal, four assists and occasional injury problems.
    Andy Naylor, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
  • But beneath the headline growth lies a story that has less to do with customer expansion and more to do with how Broadcom has reshaped the economics of VMware licensing.
    Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Preposition
  • Stevenson, who was on probation and is not legally allowed to own a firearm, is accused of killing his victim after impaling him with an arrow, according to the RPD.
    Chris Spargo, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Wait for 30 minutes after the final lightning or thunder before heading outside again.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • According to the declaration, the fire originated underneath and to the left of Harris, who was unconscious and sitting in a folding plastic lawn chair with metal supports.
    KC Baker, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • The big colt was runner-up to Skippylongstocking in the G2 Gold Cup at Santa Anita and could factor underneath at a price.
    Jared Welch, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Adverb
  • Blood sugar levels are maintained by hormones produced in the pancreas, which help adjust the amount of sugar in the blood up or down, as needed.
    Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 6 Sep. 2025
  • When Big Brother‘s live feeds returned around 9 pm PT Friday, BB27 was down one larger-than-life player.
    Nick Caruso, TVLine, 6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • And ultimately, the Supreme Court overruled those lower court rulings and did declare the embryos as children qualifying under the wrongful death statute.
    Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Lower gas demand amid increasing supply has led to lower pump prices.
    Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 19 June 2023
Preposition
  • Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • One of the reasons Arsenal failed to challenge for the title last season is because of their bad start under Jonas Eidevall.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Preposition
  • The club also positioned itself one point behind LAFC’s mark for most points by a first-year expansion team, 57 in 2018, and drew within one point of the Philadelphia Union for the Supporters’ Shield.
    The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Ross Chastain is running well behind leader Chase Briscoe.
    Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • In addition, the bottom floor of the hotel is equipped with a restaurant, and a rooftop bar.
    Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
  • The affected units carried specific batch numbers, printed on the bottom side of the carabiner.
    Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025

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“Below.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/below. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.

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