below

Meanings

1. 1
   prep

   In or to a lower position than something.

   The cat was sleeping on a chair below the window.

2. 2
   adv

   At or to a lower place.

   From the plane we could see the city far below.

3. 3
   prep

   Lower than a particular amount, level, or rank.

   The temperature dropped below zero last night.

4. 4
   adv

   Further down on a page or in a piece of writing.

   You will find a more detailed explanation below.

From Middle English bilooghe, equivalent to be- + low. Compare also earlier Middle English alogh, alow, aloȝ, alowe (“below”), benethen (“beneath”), Dutch omlaag (“downwards”).

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