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.