Definition of "below" in English

preposition

1. Lower in spatial position than.

   • The treasure is buried two meters below the surface.
   • The marmalade is on the shelf below the bread.

2. Lower than in value, price, rank, concentration, etc.

   • The temperature is below zero.
   • Liverpool are below Manchester City in the Premier League.

3. Downstream of.

   • The River Thames is tidal below Teddington Lock.

4. South of.

   • Sudan is below Egypt.

5. Unsuitable to the rank or dignity of; beneath.

   • Such petty behavior is below me.

6. (stage directions) Downstage of.

   • Below the sofa is a low, round coffee table.

adverb

1. In or to a lower place.

   • The town is situated on a hillside, with a river running below.
   • He was pulled below by a sea monster.

2. Later in the same text.

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

3. (of a temperature) Below zero.

   • It was forty degrees below.