below (/bɪˈləʊ/)
preposition · Beginner · Daily Life
🔊 /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.
Tags: preposition, position