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Meaning of the word below in English

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below

US /bɪˈloʊ/
UK /bɪˈloʊ/
"below" picture

Preposition

1.

at a lower level or layer than

Example:
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The sun disappeared below the horizon.
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The temperature dropped below zero.
Synonym:
underbeneath
Synonym:
aboveover
2.

further down on a page or in a text

Example:
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Please refer to the diagram below.
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The answer is provided below the question.
Synonym:
underneathfurther down
Synonym:
aboveabove

Adverb

1.

at a lower place or position

Example:
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The water level is very low; it's far below what it should be.
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He looked below and saw the city lights.
Synonym:
downunderneath
Synonym:
aboveup
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Related Word:
below-the-fold