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
• towards
• 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
• downwards
• downward
• over
• downstairs
• low
• downhill
• facedown
• downgrade

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• up
• upwards
• upward
• upwardly
• aloft

below

3 of 3

adjective

as in lower

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• 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

That is below the annual average of more than 20,000 vehicle exports to China over the past decade. —Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025

The below workout, which Delgado-Lugo created for SELF, does just that. —Jenny McCoy, SELF, 9 Apr. 2025

Adverb

Listen below and follow our playlists on Apple Music and Spotify. —Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2025

Watch the trailer of La Historia de una Diva below. —Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2025

Adjective

So any of the below snubs could change, and IndieWire understands the festival hasn’t screened all the possibilities just yet. —Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2025

With a covered lounge with bar seating, two second deck plunge pools boasting a stunning view with a below deck suite and changing rooms to suit any occasion this sailing adventure is nothing short of luxurious. —Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025

Phrases Containing below

• below par
• below the belt