below

adverb
UK: /bɪˈləʊ/
US: /bɪˈloʊ/

  1. Lower in position; under.

    1. The fish swam below the surface of the water. [ ] [ ]
    2. Temperatures tonight will drop below freezing, so wrap up warm. [ ] [ ]

  2. Further down on a page or list.

    1. See the information below for more details. [ ] [ ]
    2. The contact details are listed below, so you can reach us easily. [ ] [ ]

  3. Less than a particular level or standard.

    1. My work is often below average. [ ] [ ]
    2. His performance was below expectations, and he was disappointed. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

beneath under lower
below preposition

  1. Lower in rank or importance than.

    1. He is below me in the company. [ ] [ ]
    2. No one is below the law, everyone must obey the rules. [ ] [ ]

  2. Located lower than something else.

    1. Our apartment is just below theirs. [ ] [ ]
    2. The town lies below the mountains, nestled in a valley. [ ] [ ]
below adjective

  1. Of lower rank or position.

    1. The below officer reported to the captain. [ ] [ ]
    2. Please find the below documents, and let me know your thoughts. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "below" in English means: Lower in position; under., Further down on a page or list., Less than a particular level or standard..

The phonetic transcription of "below" is /bɪˈləʊ/ in British English and /bɪˈloʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "below": beneath, under, lower.

Example usage of "below": "The fish swam below the surface of the water.". More examples on the page.