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preposition

Definition of belownext
1
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

2 of 3

adverb

bi-ˈlō How to pronounce below (audio)
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

3 of 3

adjective

as in lower

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Recent Examples of below
Preposition
Every executive team needs a robust, recurring mechanism through which managers two and three levels below you tell you what their teams are actually saying, in their own words. — David Grossman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Full exhibition details below with language per the Academy Museum. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 8 July 2026
Adverb
This is flim-flammery and should not be done, which will be explained below. — Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Read below to find out what the 7/7 portal means for your sun sign. — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Adjective
Between organization-hero packing cubes, anti-theft wallets, and TSA-compliant travel bottles, any of the below products will keep your belongings neatly stored and safe from takeoff to touchdown. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026 So borrowers who have been looking to secure a below-average mortgage rate may want to pay closer attention this week. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for below
Recent Examples of Synonyms for below
  1. beneath
  2. after
  3. underneath
  4. down
  5. lower
  6. under
  7. behind
  8. bottom
Preposition
  • This elevated bed provides ample airflow beneath your dog when temperatures rise, both indoors and outdoors.
    — Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • Gil was trapped beneath more than 100 tons of rubble after the partial collapse of the Galerias Playa Grande commercial center, which includes buildings nine and four stories tall.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of beneath
Preposition
  • Mac still hasn’t quite put everything back together again, even after a rookie season that was eerily close to Nix’s numbers in 2024.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 July 2026
  • The work stoppage at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and MGB Home Care sites began Wednesday, when Massachusetts Nurses Association members voted to strike after months of contract negotiations failed.
    — Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 10 July 2026
Definition of after
Adverb
  • Using a cake spatula under the dough, gently lift it, scooting flour underneath if needed, to make sure the dough will not stick to the surface.
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Many caftans come in dainty, transparent styles, so coordinate your sheer number with the pieces underneath—whether that's your swimwear or basics from your everyday closet is your choice.
    — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Definition of underneath
Adverb
  • Power lines were down near West Boulevard and Remount Road, a Charlotte Observer journalist reported.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2026
  • Capital rotation is already underway, putting immediate pressure on Micron, which was down about 3% on the open Friday.
    — Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 10 July 2026
Definition of down
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
Definition of lower
Preposition
  • Temasek was also part of a consortium with Centurium Capital and True Light Capital, a private equity firm under Temasek, that took ANE private in February.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 July 2026
  • Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
    — CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of under
Preposition
  • His body was found the next day behind a gas station, the county coroner said in a statement.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 5 July 2026
  • The reasoning behind this movement is that America was founded on Christian principles, and, according to some, ought to adopt Christianity as its official religion.
    — Kenneth Seeskin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of behind
Adjective
  • Under those economic conditions, the top 10% of households by income now account for nearly as much discretionary spending as the bottom 70% of earners combined, according to a Bank of America report dated June 30.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 10 July 2026
  • The top Mode dial controls the exposure setting, and the bottom switches between stills, movies, and slow and quick-motion (S&Q) video.
    — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026
Definition of bottom

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“Below.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/below. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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