English · Daily Life
below
/bɪˈləʊ/
[/bɪˈləʊ/]
lower than
Beginnerpreposition
Definition
In or to a lower position than something; less than a level.
Example
The valley lies below the peak.
The valley lies below the peak.
Etymology
Formed from 'by' plus 'low' in Middle English.
How & Where It’s Used
Opposite of 'above'; used for levels and measurements.