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

But that has been hurtful because his power and exit velocities are average to below average. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026

Just five commodity vessels transited the Strait of ‌Hormuz on Tuesday, below the ⁠10-day average of 15, according to preliminary data from Kpler. — Mike Sheen,kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026

Adverb

Fill out the form below or click here to share your thoughts. — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

For more of Amal Clooney’s standout shoe moments while in Venice, take a look below. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026

Adjective

The below offer zero account minimums and commission-free trading. — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026

Kyle Tucker received a gigantic contract this offseason and has been a below average hitter this year. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing below

• below par
• below the belt