below

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Adverbial below has 5 senses

below, at a lower place, to a lower place, beneath - in or to a place that is lower
Antonyms: above, higher up, in a higher place, to a higher place
below - at a later place; "see below"
Antonyms: above, supra
below, infra - (in writing) see below; "vide infra"
downstairs, down the stairs, on a lower floor, below - on a floor below; "the tenants live downstairs"
under, below - further down; "see under for further discussion"

Definitions from the Web

Below

Definition:

Below is a preposition and adverb that indicates a lower position, degree, or rank.

Part of Speech:

Preposition, Adverb

Sense 1:

Used to indicate something situated at a lower level, position, or rank.

Example Sentence:

- The keys are below the books on the shelf.

Related Products:

Bookshelf

Sense 2:

Used to introduce information or text that follows and is located lower down on the page or screen.

Example Sentence:

- Please find the instructions below for further clarification.

Related Products:

Instruction Manual

Sense 3:

Used to indicate a temperature, level, amount, or rate that is lower.

Example Sentence:

- The temperature outside is below freezing.

Related Products:

Thermometer

Sense 4:

Used to suggest something described is considered less worthy than something else.

Example Sentence:

- In my opinion, the sequel was below the original movie.

Related Products:

Original Movie

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