below

Everyday

1. Below means lower than something or under it: «the flat below ours». tree →
2. Below means less than a number or level: «below zero», «below 10». tree →
3. In writing, «below» means later on the page: «see the picture below». tree →

In the lessons

In school maths: lower in place, or less than a number (below zero, below 10); negative numbers on a thermometer or number line. In science: temperatures below freezing; sea level; layers below the ground. In everyday life: «see below», «below the line». Phrases: «below zero», «below average», «below sea level», «see below».

Examples

• The temperature is 3 degrees below zero. tree →
• Write a number below 20. tree →
• The shelf below has 8 books. tree →
• How many numbers below 10 are even? tree →
• Write your answer in the box below. tree →
• Water freezes when it is below 0 °C. tree →
• Some of the Netherlands is below sea level. tree →
• The fish swam below the boat. tree →
• The remaining amendments are listed below. tree →

Note

Opposite: «above». «Below» and «under» are close, but «under» means right underneath or covered. Maths: «below 10» means less than 10, not including 10. Trap: below zero means negative (3 below zero is −3).

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: In Sefer Yetzirah, "below" is one of the six directions, which God sealed with a form of His holy name. In the primary lessons: In school maths: lower in place, or less than a number (below zero, below 10); negative numbers on a thermometer or number line. In science: temperatures below freezing; sea level; layers below the ground. In everyday life: «see below», «below the line». Phrases: «below zero», «below average», «below sea level», «see below».

Examples

• And Deborah Rebekah's nurse died, and she was buried below Beth-el under the oak; and the name of it was called Allon-bacuth. (Torah GEN.35.8, JPS 1917) tree →
• Sixth ; He looked below, and sealed the Depth (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) tree →
• Six—He sealed Below and faced downwards and sealed it with Yod-Waw-Heh. (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation) tree →

Note

Opposite: «above». «Below» and «under» are close, but «under» means right underneath or covered. Maths: «below 10» means less than 10, not including 10. Trap: below zero means negative (3 below zero is −3).