below (A1)

preposition, adverb

Pronunciation: /bɪˈloʊ/

Definition

In or to a lower position than something else; directly under it.

Examples

• The town is located in the valley below.

• Please write your name below the line.

• The temperature dropped to 5 degrees below zero.

How to Use below

below zero (collocation)

Colder than 0 degrees. — "The temperature dropped to 10 degrees below zero."

below average (collocation)

Less good or successful than the usual amount. — "His grades were below average this semester."

below expectations (collocation)

Not as good as people thought it would be. — "The movie's success was below expectations."

Synonyms of below

Words with a similar meaning to below:

• under
• beneath
• underneath

Antonyms of below

Words with the opposite meaning to below:

• above
• over

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary