below — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

below (/bɪˈləʊ/)

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🔊 /bɪˈləʊ/

Meaning

Meaning: lower than

In or to a lower position than something; less than a level.

Examples

🗣 The valley lies below the peak.

Etymology

Formed from ‘by’ plus ‘low’ in Middle English.

How & Where It’s Used

Opposite of ‘above’; used for levels and measurements.

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Tags: preposition, position

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