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Definition of belownext
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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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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

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

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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
Although the 2025 measurement improved compared with 2024, researchers cautioned against celebrating the change, explaining that water clarity remained far below historic levels. Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026 The length design hit slightly below my knee giving me ample coverage, and the tiered design added a delicate touch to the look. Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Adverb
Shop more Victoria’s Secret lotions and perfumes from just $7, below. Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 14 June 2026 Shop more travel bags from Quince below. Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
Adjective
The below list includes highlights of IndieWire Critic’s Pick reviews as well as other under-the-radar movies across sections beyond the main competition. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 May 2026 In the below interview, Kelley and Anderson further break down the season one finale with Paul McCrane’s judge expediting the court proceedings, the fate of certain romantic relationships and areas to explore in season two. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for below
Recent Examples of Synonyms for below
Preposition
  • Bullet casings and additional rounds of unspent ammunition were littered on the floor beneath the window and a couch near where Jennings had fired from, authorities said.
    Seamus Bozeman Follow, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
  • Humanoid robots struggling with tasks like grasping a cup have a new teacher — a person wearing an ultrasound wristband that captures the movement of muscles, tendons and ligaments beneath the skin.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 June 2026
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  • According to the report, firefighters and paramedics were dispatched to the clinic after a call that Aponte was experiencing breathing problems, but the document indicates first responders found a much more serious situation upon arrival.
    Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 11 June 2026
  • To crow on for page after page about how kind and empathetic your husband is provides no value to an electorate who cannot rely on him anymore.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Adverb
  • The series finds Klein at a hinge moment, freshly out of rehab, attempting to present a dignified face to the world while still carrying every previous version of himself underneath.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 June 2026
  • To read Carver, who was a working class writer but with a literary sophistication underneath, was really electrifying to me.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
Adverb
  • An incomprehensible dropped fly ball to center had runners and the corners with two down.
    Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
  • Dobbins told Alford that his 2026 choices were down to two.
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
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
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  • FlareFlow, which operates under COL Group – listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange’s ChiNext board – has released approximately 5,200 series to date, with 33 million registered users, support for 14 languages, and a presence spanning upward of 200 countries and regions.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 June 2026
  • She was found under the bed, wrapped in a blanket and concealed by life vests.
    Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 16 June 2026
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  • That’s when DelGaizo showed off her arm behind the plate, firing the ball to second to catch the runner and end the threat.
    Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
  • Her loss is a blow to Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, an influential fundraising arm for House Democrats, who threw its support behind her last month.
    Mathew Miranda June 9, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
Adjective
  • This cover has adjustable buckles and eight bottom straps to keep it firmly secured.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
  • The Sparks have a prime opportunity to pick up some wins during a three-game road trip that begins with matchups against two of the bottom three teams in the WNBA standings.
    John Davis, Daily News, 9 June 2026

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“Below.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/below. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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