below

4 definitions • 14 examples

in a lower position (than), under:

From the top of the skyscraper the cars below us looked like insects.

The author's name was printed below the title.

For further information on this subject, see below (= lower on the page or later in the book).

The ship's captain went below (= to the lower, covered part of the ship).

Do you usually wear your skirts above or below the knee?

She has three people working below her (= people to whom she gives orders).

less than a particular amount or level:

They have three children below the age of (= younger than) four.

His marks in English have been below average for some time now.

The temperature has fallen below freezing (= has been less than 0°C) recently.

Last night it was ten degrees below (zero) (= minus ten degrees).

in a lower position (than); under:

The author’s name was printed below the title.

There’s a basement below the first floor.

Below also means less in number or value:

It’s been below freezing every day this week.

It’s for young kids below the age of six.