below Definition
- 1at or to a lower level or position than someone or something
- 2less than a particular amount or level
Using below: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "below" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The temperature outside is below freezing.
Example
The water level is below the mark.
Example
Please find my name below yours on the list.
Example
The company's profits are below expectations.
below Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with below
Example
His comments were considered below the belt and caused offense.
Example
Her performance was below par, and she was criticized by the judges.
below stairs
in the lower part of a house, especially where the servants live and work
Example
The kitchen and laundry rooms are located below stairs in this old mansion.
Origins of below
from Old English 'be-' + 'lofan', meaning 'to allow, permit'
Summary: below in Brief
The term 'below' [bɪˈləʊ] refers to a lower level or position than someone or something, as in 'The temperature outside is below freezing.' It can also denote less than a particular amount or level, as in 'The company's profits are below expectations.' 'Below' extends into phrases like 'below the belt,' meaning unfair or unethical, and 'below par,' meaning not up to the usual standard or quality.
