adverb
- in or to a lower place or position
- at a later point in a text or document
- less than a particular amount, level, or standard
preposition
- in or to a position that is lower than
- less than in amount, level, or rank
Examples
- The treasure was buried below the old oak tree.
- Please see the chart below for more details.
- Temperatures dropped below freezing last night.
- The submarine dove below the surface of the ocean.
- Her test scores were below average this semester.
- The apartment below ours is very noisy.
- Children below the age of 12 get free admission.