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 below below /biːˈloʊ/

adverb

  1. () In or to a place that is lower  ( at a lower place , to a lower place , beneath , below )
    in or to a place that is lower
      The treasure was hidden below the old oak tree, waiting to be discovered by the adventurous treasure hunters.
    The treasure was hidden below the old oak tree, waiting to be discovered by the adventurous treasure hunters.
  2. () (in writing) at a later place  ( infra , below )
    (in writing) at a later place
     See below
    see below
     Vide infra
    vide infra
  3. () On a floor below  ( on a lower floor , below , down the stairs , downstairs )
    on a floor below
     The tenants live downstairs
    the tenants live downstairs
  4. Further down  ( below , under )
    further down
     See under for further discussion
    see under for further discussion

preposition

  1. () At a position directly lower than (with the subject just above)  ( neath [Archaic] , below , beneath , under , underneath )
    at a position directly lower than (with the subject just above)
  2. () Situated at a lower level or position.  ( below )
    Situated at a lower level or position.
  3. () Having a lesser value or rank.  ( below )
    Having a lesser value or rank.
  4. () Not meeting the standards or status of a position.  ( below )
    Not meeting the standards or status of a position.