below

UK
/bɪˈləʊ/
US
/bɪˈloʊ/

Translations

belowadverb
UK
/bɪˈləʊ/
US
/bɪˈloʊ/
belowpreposition
UK
/bɪˈləʊ/
US
/bɪˈloʊ/
belowadjective
UK
/bɪˈləʊ/
US
/bɪˈloʊ/
belownoun

Definitions

belowadverb
In or to a lower place.
She lives below, on the ground floor.
Later in the same text.
This idea is explained below.
belowpreposition
At a lower level or layer than something else.
The basement is located below the ground floor.
Less than a certain amount or number.
The temperature dropped below freezing last night.
Lower in rank, status, or importance.
He felt that the task was below his level of expertise.
belowadjective
Situated at a lower level or position.
The temperature in the below regions is much cooler than on the mountain tops.
Lower in rank, status, or importance.
The below employees were not invited to the executive meeting.
belownoun
A lower place or position.
The basement is located below the main floor of the house.
The part of a document or text that is further down the page.
Please refer to the notes below for additional information.