Definitions for below
bɪˈloʊbe·low

Princeton's WordNet(3.50 / 4 votes)Rate this definition:

1. below, at a lower place, to a lower place, beneathadverb

   in or to a place that is lower

2. belowadverb

   at a later place

   "see below"

3. below, infraadverb

   (in writing) see below

   "vide infra"

4. downstairs, down the stairs, on a lower floor, belowadverb

   on a floor below

   "the tenants live downstairs"

5. under, belowadverb

   further down

   "see under for further discussion"

Wiktionary(3.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. belowadverb

   in a lower place.

2. belowadverb

   on a lower storey.

3. belowadverb

   further down.

4. belowadverb

   on a lower deck.

5. belowadverb

   below zero.

6. belowpreposition

   lower in spatial position than

   The treasure is buried two meters below the ground.

7. belowpreposition

   lower in value than

   The temperature is below zero.

8. belowpreposition

   downstream of

9. belowpreposition

   south of

10. belowpreposition

    unsuitable to the rank or dignity of

    Such petty behavior is below me.

11. belowpreposition

    downstage of

12. Etymology: From bilooghe, from bi “by” + looghe “low”.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Belowadverb

   1. In the lower place; in the place nearest the center.

   To men standing below on the ground, those that be on the top of Paul’s, seem much less than they are, and cannot be known; but, to men above, those below seem nothing so much lessened, and may be known. Francis Bacon, Nat. History, №. 205.

   The upper regions of the air perceive the collection of the matter of the tempests and winds before the air here below; and therefore the obscuring of the smaller stars, is a sign of tempest following. Francis Bacon, Natural History, №. 818.

   His sultry heat infects the sky;
   The ground below is parch’d, the heav’ns above us fry. Dryd.

   This said, he led them up the mountain’s brow,
   And shews them all the shining fields below. Dryden.

   2. On earth; in opposition to heaven.

   And let no tears from erring pity flow,
   For one that’s bless’d above, immortaliz’d below. Edmund Smith, To the Memory of J. Philips.

   The fairest child of Jove,
   Below for ever sought, and bless’d above. Matthew Prior.

   3. In hell; in the regions of the dead; opposed to heaven and earth.

   The gladsome ghosts in circling troops attend,
   Delight to hover near; and long to know
   What bus’ness brought him to the realms below. John Dryden, Æn.

   When suff’ring saints aloft in beams shall glow,
   And prosp’rous traitors gnash their teeth below. Thomas Tickell.

2. Belowprep.

   Etymology: from be and low.

   1. Under in place; not so high.

   He’ll beat Ausidius’ head below his knee,
   And tread upon his neck. William Shakespeare, Macbeth.

   2. Inferiour in dignity.

   The noble Venetians think themselves equal at least to the electors of the empire, and but one degree below kings. Joseph Addison, on Italy.

   3. Inferiour in excellence.

   His Idylliums of Theocritus are as much below his Manilius, as the fields are below the stars. Henry Felton, on the Classicks.

   4. Unworthy of; unbefitting.

   ’Tis much below me on his throne to sit;
   But when I do, you shall petition it. John Dryden, Indian Emp.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Below

   under, or lower in place; beneath not so high; as, below the moon; below the knee

2. Below

   inferior to in rank, excellence, dignity, value, amount, price, etc.; lower in quality

3. Below

   unworthy of; unbefitting; beneath

4. Belowadverb

   in a lower place, with respect to any object; in a lower room; beneath

5. Belowadverb

   on the earth, as opposed to the heavens

6. Belowadverb

   in hell, or the regions of the dead

7. Belowadverb

   in court or tribunal of inferior jurisdiction; as, at the trial below

8. Belowadverb

   in some part or page following

Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Below

   Below is a 2002 World War II horror film directed by David Twohy. It was written by Lucas Sussman, Darren Aronofsky and David Twohy, and stars Bruce Greenwood, Olivia Williams, Matthew Davis, Holt McCallany, Scott Foley, Zach Galifianakis, Jason Flemyng and Dexter Fletcher. It was filmed on location in Lake Michigan and at Pinewood Studios.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Below

   be-lō′, prep. beneath in place, rank, or quality: underneath: not worthy of.—adv. in a lower place: (fig.) on earth, or in hell, as opposed to heaven. [Pfx. be-, and adj. Low.]

Dictionary of Nautical Terms(3.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. below

   The opposite of on or 'pon deck. Generally used to distinguish the watch on deck, and those off the watch.

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Below

   Down, or under something.

   
   

   Submitted by rinat on April 13, 2020  

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'below' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1115

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'below' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2330

3. Adverbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'below' in Adverbs Frequency: #114

Anagrams for below »

1. bowel

2. elbow

How to pronounce below?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of below in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of below in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of below in a Sentence

1. Association Chief Economist Bart Watson:

   Craft brewers have seen sales improve versus a very challenging 2020, but our midyear survey suggests that they are still below 2019 sales levels in the first half of the year.

2. Auxin CEO Mamun Rashid:

   When prices of finished panels from Southeast Asia come in below our bill of materials cost, American manufacturers can not compete.

3. Ian Taylor:

   We will probably see one more dip in the second quarter but prices probably won't go below this year's lows.

4. Daragh Maher:

   There are those who say the Aussie should bounce from these levels but my feeling is if it breaks below (a key support) against the kiwi that may be significant.

5. Andrew Kenningham:

   Many sectors of the eurozone economy have closed completely, and others are operating well below capacity, activity has fallen furthest in Italy and Spain because the restrictions there have been the most draconian.

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