Synonyms of below

below 1 of 3

preposition

1

as in beneath

in a lower position than

for the photo she sat below everyone else, on the floor actually

Synonyms & Similar Words

• beneath
• under
• underneath
• neath

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• over
• above

2

as in after

subsequent to in time or order

that ranks a little below a root canal on my list of things I'd want to experience

Synonyms & Similar Words

• after
• behind
• following
• past
• since
• après
• next to

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• before
• of
• prior to
• to
• previous to
• ahead of
• toward
• afore
• ere

below

2 of 3

adverb

bi-ˈlō 

1

as in underneath

in or to a lower place

the skipper climbed below to fix the engine

Synonyms & Similar Words

• underneath
• beneath
• under
• nearby
• beside
• near

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• up
• overhead
• aloft

2

as in down

toward or in a lower position

when rock climbing I just know that if I look below, I'll become paralyzed with fear

Synonyms & Similar Words

• down
• downward
• over
• downstairs
• low
• downhill
• facedown
• downgrade

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• up
• upward
• upwardly
• aloft

below

3 of 3

adjective

as in lower

Related Words

• lower
• under
• bottom
• lowly
• nether
• lowermost
• bottommost
• low-grade
• lowered
• low
• undermost
• nethermost
• rock-bottom
• sunken
• low-lying

Dissimilar Words

• top
• highest
• uppermost
• topmost
• higher
• upper
• loftiest
• loftier
• lifted
• upmost
• elevated
• raised
• uplifted
• heightened
• upraised
• escalated
• jacked (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of below

Preposition

Depending on customizable preferences, prices can vary from below $100 per square foot to over $500 per square foot, excluding land. —Vanessa Romo, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026

Our design experts explain below what their rules are for french chic 101. —Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026

Adverb

Chatting with the peddler Rutherford Selig (Bradley Stryker, enjoyably channeling Deadwood), Bynum casually unzips the surface of reality and dips into the waters below. —Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2026

See the full list of 2026 BAFTA Television Craft Award winners below. —Glenn Garner, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026

Adjective

The below maxi dresses span both casual and formal, and are great additions to your wardrobe without breaking the bank. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026

Not only do the below finds have my stamp of approval, but they’re also adored by shoppers. —Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026

Phrases Containing below

• below par
• below the belt