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Definition of belownext
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as in beneath
in a lower position than for the photo she sat below everyone else, on the floor actually

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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

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below

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adverb

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as in underneath
in or to a lower place the skipper climbed below to fix the engine

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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

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below

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adjective

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Recent Examples of below
Preposition
Consequently, Goldman expects total nonfarm payroll growth of 140,000, which would still fall below the pace of the prior month but significantly better than the 20,000 jobs lost in June 2025. Jeff Cox, CNBC, 1 July 2026 The central bank has been trying to normalize monetary policy lately after decades of keeping interest rates near or below zero. ABC News, 1 July 2026
Adverb
Over the past century, discoveries have offered fresh insight into America's founders, changing how historians understand their lives and legacies, as detailed below. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026 For more of the best beach day essentials, check out portable coolers, beach totes, umbrellas, games, phone pouches, and more below. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
Adjective
Between organization-hero packing cubes, anti-theft wallets, and TSA-compliant travel bottles, any of the below products will keep your belongings neatly stored and safe from takeoff to touchdown. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026 So borrowers who have been looking to secure a below-average mortgage rate may want to pay closer attention this week. Matt Richardson, CBS News, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for below
Recent Examples of Synonyms for below
Preposition
  • Sarris hopes that the novel illuminates an uncomfortable history of Sonoma County that remains largely invisible, looming beneath the soil of wine country.
    Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
  • Hit play on the player below to hear the podcast and follow along with the transcript beneath it.
    Dana Taylor, USA Today, 23 June 2026
Preposition
  • Ryan Lasko, a 24-year-old outfielder in the Athletics system, was injured during a game with Double-A Midland RockHounds after diving to catch a ball while playing center field.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • The commission said there were four reports of consumers seeking medical treatment after swallowing the metal bristles, and customers were advised to stop using the products and request a replacement nylon grill brush.
    Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Adverb
  • Many caftans come in dainty, transparent styles, so coordinate your sheer number with the pieces underneath—whether that's your swimwear or basics from your everyday closet is your choice.
    Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • The case for a full-time chair rested on the size of the team underneath.
    Sue Mysko, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Adverb
  • Rather than designing a luxury escape filled with domestic gadgets, the architects have shaped a home that encourages slowing down and reconnecting with nature.
    Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
  • As for the hosts, mosquitoes track people (and their blood) down by detecting carbon dioxide, body heat, sweat and body odor.
    Sharon Wu, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Adjective
  • And ultimately, the Supreme Court overruled those lower court rulings and did declare the embryos as children qualifying under the wrongful death statute.
    Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Lower gas demand amid increasing supply has led to lower pump prices.
    Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 19 June 2023
Preposition
  • It’s also widely seen as part of a broader vision to ensure national security under Xi, who came to power in 2012 following widespread 2008 protests in Tibet and deadly unrest in Xinjiang, home to its Uyghur minority.
    Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
  • Boise Mayor Lauren McLean will have the authority to limit that under a new plan approved by the City Council on Tuesday.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026
Preposition
  • For 11 years, Joe Carr has spent part of his summer behind a lemonade stand outside his family's home.
    Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 24 June 2026
  • McKay and her visions are the inspiration behind Sarris’ latest work.
    Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
Adjective
  • Reynolds' solo homer to center in the third went 426 feet to get the Pirates on the board, but after James Wood led off the bottom half with a triple, Tena hit a two-run shot — also to center — that went 434 feet.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • Henry Davis hit a homer as the Pirates scored twice in the third, but Brandon Marsh got one of those runs back with a solo shot in the bottom half.
    CBS News, CBS News, 2 July 2026

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