Synonyms of below

below 1 of 3

preposition

1

as in beneath

in a lower position than

for the photo she sat below everyone else, on the floor actually

Synonyms & Similar Words

• beneath
• under
• underneath
• neath

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• over
• above

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• after
• behind
• following
• past
• since
• après
• next to

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• before
• of
• prior to
• to
• previous to
• ahead of
• toward
• afore
• ere

below

2 of 3

adverb

bi-ˈlō 

1

as in underneath

in or to a lower place

the skipper climbed below to fix the engine

Synonyms & Similar Words

• underneath
• beneath
• under
• nearby
• beside
• near

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• up
• overhead
• aloft

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• down
• downward
• over
• downstairs
• low
• downhill
• facedown
• downgrade

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• up
• upward
• upwardly
• aloft

below

3 of 3

adjective

as in lower

Related Words

• lower
• under
• bottom
• lowly
• nether
• lowermost
• bottommost
• low-grade
• lowered
• low
• undermost
• nethermost
• rock-bottom
• sunken
• low-lying

Dissimilar Words

• top
• highest
• uppermost
• topmost
• higher
• upper
• loftiest
• loftier
• lifted
• upmost
• elevated
• raised
• uplifted
• heightened
• upraised
• escalated
• jacked (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of below

Preposition

Prices remain more than 20 percent below their 2014 peak, giving international buyers the chance to purchase trophy properties at a discount. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 July 2026

Forecasters have called for below normal activity due to the presence of El Nino, but such information shouldn’t prompt anyone to let their guard down. — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Adverb

Check out all the new launches here, or browse some of our favorites below. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 21 July 2026

Your order will be refunded at point of purchase, per the details outlined below. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 21 July 2026

Adjective

Check out some of the below options for a book paired with a song to get you all up in your feelings even more. — Nissa Renzo, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

Dubas has turned a below-average team into an above-average one, and that was no easy task. — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 27 June 2026

Phrases Containing below

• below par
• below the belt