below

/bɪˈloʊ/
preposition
  1. Lower than something in position or level.
    • The cat hid below the bed.
    • Water was found below the surface of the desert.
    • She wore a jacket below her coat.
  2. Lower than something in amount, rate, or standard.
    • We cannot sell the product below cost.
    • The temperature fell below freezing last night.
    • His performance was below expectations.
  3. Lower in rank or status than someone.
    • A sergeant is below a lieutenant in the military.
    • She felt that her job was below her qualifications.
    • No one below the manager can authorize this purchase.
Antonyms
adverb
  1. At or to a lower level, position, or place.
    • Please sign your name on the line below.
    • The temperature dropped to ten degrees below.
    • From the top of the hill, we could see the valley below.
  2. Lower in rank, degree, or amount.
    • His test scores were far below the class average.
    • Children aged five and below get free admission.
    • Officers of the rank of captain and below must attend the meeting.
  3. On a lower page or later in a text.
    • As mentioned below, the deadline has been extended.
    • See the chart below for more details.
    • The instructions are listed below.
adjective
  1. Located or written further down.
    • The below diagram shows the process.
    • Please refer to the below link for more information.
    • The below list includes all required items.
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