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

His speech came as intermittent attacks continued in the Strait of Hormuz off Iran’s coast, where commercial shipping remained below prewar levels. — Farnoush Amiri, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

With the post-Muse rally, the shares are now up 13% in 2026, just below the Nasdaq's 16% gain. — Jonathan Vanian,ari Levy, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026

Adverb

Though perhaps not for long, if our commentators, whose persuasive remarks are featured below, have anything to do with it. — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026

McWilliams shared his unconventional path to playing SEC football below. — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Adjective

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has forecast a below-average Atlantic hurricane season due to El Nino. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026

Along with the pools—one on the 3,200-square-foot roof deck and the other within a below-grade atrium—there’s a plunge-pool-sized hot tub at the water’s edge. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing below

• below par
• below the belt