below

be|low [ bı`lou ] function word ***

Below can be used in the following ways:

as a preposition (followed by a noun):

The lake is almost 900 feet below sea level.

as an adverb (without a following noun):

I heard someone calling from the street below.

1. ) in a lower place or position:

Someone was having a party in the apartment below.

a gunshot wound below the left shoulder

a ) in a later part of a piece of writing:

This suggestion is discussed in more detail below.

For further information, see below.

b ) in or into the lower part of a ship:

He went below to speak to the engineer.

2. ) less than a certain number, amount, or level:

During the night, temperatures dropped below zero.

The college will not accept candidates with test scores below 60.

House prices are still 2% below 2000 levels.

a ) not as good as a particular standard:

Students were sent home if their behavior fell below an acceptable standard.

The team's performance has been well below average.

3. ) used for saying that someone's rank is lower or their job is less important than someone else's:

Officers below the rank of captain receive no special privileges.

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