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below

/bɪˈləʊ/
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adverb

  • In a lower place.
  • On a lower storey.
  • Further down.
  • On a lower deck.

    "the landlubbers lying down below"

  • (of a temperature) Below zero.

preposition

  • Lower in spatial position than.

    "The treasure is buried two meters below the surface."

  • Within the writing of a given document which follows a particular appearance of the word "below".

    ""By their execution hereof, the Parties incur a legal obligation to pass consideration under this Loan Contract as is set forth below.""

  • Lower in value, price, rank or concentration than.

    "The temperature is below zero."

  • Downstream of.
  • South of.
  • Unsuitable to the rank or dignity of; beneath.

    "Such petty behavior is below me."

  • (stage directions) Downstage of.

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