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below

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "below" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
5 characters
English (US)
2syllables

below

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below is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, below is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofbelow

1adverb
  • In a lower place.
  • On a lower storey.
  • Further down.
  • On a lower deck.

    Example: "the landlubbers lying down below"

  • (of a temperature) Below zero.
1preposition
  • Lower in spatial position than.

    Example: "The treasure is buried two meters below the surface."

  • Within the writing of a given document which follows a particular appearance of the word "below".

    Example: ""By their execution hereof, the Parties incur a legal obligation to pass consideration under this Loan Contract as is set forth below.""

  • Lower in value, price, rank or concentration than.

    Example: "The temperature is below zero."

  • Downstream of.
  • South of.
  • Unsuitable to the rank or dignity of; beneath.

    Example: "Such petty behavior is below me."

  • (stage directions) Downstage of.
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