Dictionary Entry
below
preposition/adverbFind the meaning of the word below, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.
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Meaning
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At a lower level or position; beneath or under something else.
Example Sentence
The temperature dropped to 10 degrees Fahrenheit below zero.
Usage Note
Indicates a lower physical position, a lesser degree or amount, or something mentioned earlier in a text. Can also refer to a lower rank or status.
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