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Added 10 October 2026

below

/bɪˈləʊ/ adverb

In Latin: subtus, infra Wiktionary

adverb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about below at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

In or to a place that is lower.
(in writing) at a later place.
see below
On a floor below.
the tenants live downstairs

Origin

From Middle English bilooghe, equivalent to be- + low. Compare also earlier Middle English alogh, alow, aloȝ, alowe (“below”), benethen (“beneath”), Dutch omlaag (“downwards”).

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