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

Resistance sits at $562 and then $602, just below our $615 upside target The stock carries a relative strength score of 10 out of 10 versus the S & P 500 and has outperformed the index over the past month. — Tony Zhang, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026

The chapter is not over yet, as the couple plans to add a room below the first floor and maybe build something at the back of the property. — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Adverb

In eastern Kentucky, Libby Honeycutt listened upstairs to the sound of glass breaking below as floodwaters tore apart her house. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

Follow along below for a survey of the worthiest briefcases on the market and make your daily commute just a little more stylish. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2026

Adjective

Any of the below formulas offer weightless texture sans white cast. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026

Park authorities rushed to evacuate staff and visitors out of the Bright Angel Creek area, Cottonwood Campground and Phantom Ranch, the below-rim lodging area that is accessible only by foot, mule or rafting the Colorado River. — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing below

• below par
• below the belt