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

Further testing by the Pasadena Public Health Department found that lead levels in the city were below the California Department of Toxic Substances Control guideline of 80 parts per million and well below the Environmental Protection Agency's threshold of 200 ppm. —Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026

Visibilities are typically at or below 1 mile. —Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026

Adverb

Get the full winners list here, and the full recap below. —Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026

Gazing out the window on approach to Salt Lake City’s sprawling semi-new international transportation edifice, Lamar Skeeter ponders his trail mirroring the rugged terrain surrounding the area below. —Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026

Adjective

Star addressed all sorts of plot points from Mindy’s cliffhanger ending to the fate of Sylvie (Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu) and Agence Grateau in the below interview. —Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2025

Instructions How to Clean Snow Boots Follow the below steps for the basic method to clean your snow boots, regardless of material. —Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025

Phrases Containing below

• below par
• below the belt