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

Set the scene On a hillside below the Lions Head, in the exclusive Bantry Bay area, this is the most elegant historic boutique hotel in Cape Town. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026

Eventually, Mercury will bow out and dip below the horizon. —Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026

Adverb

There are even more breathable bed sheets on Amazon to explore below, including Egyptian cotton, brushed microfiber, and crisp percale picks. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026

Check out the handful of Stars medalists below. —Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 2026

Adjective

Purchasing mortgage points, which serve as a fee to the lender in exchange for a below-average rate, is one such way. —Matt Richardson, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026

The below rankings are based on average round-trip economy airfare and nightly hotel rates for standard double-occupancy rooms, highlighting where winter travelers can still find relative value despite peak-season demand. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2026

Phrases Containing below

• below par
• below the belt