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below

The word “below” has 2 syllables: be-low

It's pronounced as /bɪˈloʊ/

What is synonym and antonym for below?

In the thesaurus, “below” has 34 synonyms and 32 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for below along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for below

Antonyms for below

  • above
  • afore
  • ahead of
  • aloft
  • before
  • elevated
  • ere
  • escalated
  • heightened
  • higher
  • highest
  • lifted
  • loftier
  • loftiest
  • of
  • over
  • overhead
  • previous to
  • prior to
  • raised
  • to
  • top
  • topmost
  • toward
  • up
  • uplifted
  • upmost
  • upper
  • uppermost
  • upraised
  • upward
  • upwardly

Meanings of below

  • adverb
    1. In a lower place.
    2. On a lower storey.
    3. Further down.
    4. On a lower deck.
    5. (of a temperature) Below zero.
  • preposition
    1. Lower in spatial position than.
    2. Within the writing of a given document which follows a particular appearance of the word "below".
    3. Lower in value, price, rank or concentration than.
    4. Downstream of.
    5. South of.
    6. Unsuitable to the rank or dignity of; beneath.
    7. (stage directions) Downstage of.

Example Sentences

  • The temperature dropped below freezing last night.
  • Please sign below the dotted line.
  • The village lies below the mountain ridge.
  • His score was below the class average.
  • The parking area is below the main building.

On this page you'll find 66 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to below, such as: above, afore, after, ahead of, aloft, before, behind.

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