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

Mojtaba Khamenei is a hojjat al-Islam, which is one rung below ayatollah. —Ramin Mostaghim, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026

Lake Powell, located primarily in southern Utah, collects water from the states upstream of it — Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico — and releases water to three states below — Arizona, Nevada and California. —Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026

Adverb

The nominees are listed below with an endorsement from their nominating teacher. —Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026

See Gervais’ social media message below. —William Earl, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026

Adjective

Bain’s buzz out of Indianapolis has been mixed at best, largely because of his below-average arm length. —Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2026

In the below interview, Alli, Dodd and Baduza reflect on the combination of events their characters face in Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 as well as what future seasons could look like for each of them. —Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026

Phrases Containing below

• below par
• below the belt