Below ( adverb , preposition )

(As an adverb)

Below ( adverb )

1. At a lower level or position.
2. In or to a lower rank, power, or condition.
3. Beneath a surface.
4. In a later part of a document or text.
5. Less than; under a specified age or standard.

Origin:

From middle english belowen, bi-lowe, bi-loven (“below, beneath”), equivalent to be- +‎ low.

Examples:

1. The temperature is below freezing.
2. The valley lies below the mountains.
3. He ranks below me in the organization.
4. The treasure is buried below the sand.
5. The details can be found below in the footnotes.
6. Children below the age of 12 ride for free on the bus.

(As a preposition)

Below ( preposition )

1. At a lower level or position.
2. In or to a lower rank, power, or condition.
3. Beneath a surface.
4. In a later part of a document or text.
5. Less than; under a specified age or standard.

Origin:

From middle english belowen, bi-lowe, bi-loven (“below, beneath”), equivalent to be- +‎ low.

Examples:

1. The temperature is below freezing.
2. The valley lies below the mountains.
3. He ranks below me in the organization.
4. The treasure is buried below the sand.
5. The details can be found below in the footnotes.
6. Children below the age of 12 ride for free on the bus.