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

The economic expectations score for 2026’s first four months was 17% below average. —Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 18 May 2026

Statewide, attendance has improved each year but remains slightly below pre-pandemic levels, according to the Legislative Analyst’s Office. —Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026

Adverb

Watch the full joke swap below. —Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 17 May 2026

Discover more of Kristen Stewart’s Cannes Film Festival style below. —Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 May 2026

Adjective

In the below interview, Neustadter teases upcoming shows like Elle, out July 1 on Prime Video, and Lucky coming to Apple TV July 10 from Reese Witherspoon’s production company. —Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2026

The companies in the below table have beaten earnings per share estimates at least 75% of the time and average a gain of 1% or more the first day after posting their latest financials. —Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026

Phrases Containing below

• below par
• below the belt