below

/bɪˈləʊ//bəˈloʊ/

adverb

  1. 1

    In a lower place.

  2. 2

    On a lower storey.

  3. 3

    Further down.

  4. 4

    On a lower deck.

    the landlubbers lying down below
  5. 5

    (of a temperature) Below zero.

preposition

  1. 1

    Lower in spatial position than.

    The treasure is buried two meters below the surface.
  2. 2

    Within the writing of a given document which follows a particular appearance of the word "below".

    "By their execution hereof, the Parties incur a legal obligation to pass consideration under this Loan Contract as is set forth below."
  3. 3

    Lower in value, price, rank or concentration than.

    The temperature is below zero.
  4. 4

    Downstream of.

  5. 5

    South of.

  6. 6

    Unsuitable to the rank or dignity of; beneath.

    Such petty behavior is below me.
  7. 7

    (stage directions) Downstage of.

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