Usage of the word below

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In the video below, Carpenter is standing in front of 61-7972, the last SR-71 Blackbird to ever fly.


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Spoilers for The Night Agent below!


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Keep reading to learn more about the beautiful holiday and its traditions below.


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Watch the full trailer below.


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Easily compare rates from lenders below.


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The only running back rated below four stars that Williams has brought to Auburn in that span is Jarquez Hunter, a former three-star recruit who has been highly productive in his first two seasons and is set to take on the lead role this fall.


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Ford brings back the small pickup truck with the Maverick, which fits below the Ranger in the mighty Ford truck lineup.


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The Prius Prime also offers Traffic Jam Assist, which will handle steering, acceleration and braking at speeds below 25 mph, as long as the driver’s eyes are on the road.


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Bitcoin was trading just below $28,000 on Wednesday, down half a percent over the past 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap.


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By mid-2022, its shares had slipped below $1, and by August, they were officially delisted from the Nasdaq.


—Maria Aspan, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2023




That was down from a 261,000 gain in February and below economists’ expectations.


—Heard Editors, WSJ, 5 Apr. 2023




Female travelers are recommended to dress modestly by western standards while traveling in Egypt including garments that cover the shoulders and go below the knee.


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Keep in Mind: It shouldn’t be used with water below 40°F.


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While options in classic black are to be expected, like the below from Vince, Veronica Beard, and Cos, tonal varieties in ivory, beige, and soft brown are especially fitting for spring.


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Based on design, durability, attachments and safety — all of the below have been verified to meet ASTM International standards — these are the best swing sets to buy for every age, need and budget.


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Check out the below to see what’s important when looking at a new showerhead.


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All of the below is said with love and respectfully.


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All of the below is correct as of press time but subject to change by Riot Fest.


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Each of the below is a deep dive look at an entrepreneur who reached the top of their field, albeit through different means and motivations.


—Grant Powell, Forbes, 24 May 2021




There is more on this upcoming storm — and its potential impacts on the Northeast later this weekend into next week — below.


—Star Tribune, 29 Jan. 2021

For those ages 65-69, a below average score is less than 12 for men and less than 11 for women.


—Erin Prater, Fortune Well, 23 Mar. 2023




The below play is a good example.


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Warning: The below story contains video and images some readers may find disturbing.


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The below list includes everything coming out within a month of the gadget’s release—which is today.


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Bosa does exactly that in the below clip.


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ниже, внизу, в дальнейшем, ниже, под

наречие ↓

предлог ↓

В выражениях, идиомах и прочем

below / under one’s breath — тихо, шёпотом  
to hit / strike / tackle below the belt — спорт. нанести удар ниже пояса / применить запрещённый приём  
to sell below cost — продавать ниже себестоимости  
to be below standard — не соответствовать стандарту  
to feel below par — чувствовать себя плохо  
high life below stairs — имитация слугами «красивой жизни» хозяев  

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Русский:

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  below
  
  

  BELOW, UNDER, BENEATH

  Below означает ‘ниже’ (какого-то определенного уровня): below sea level, below zero. Under предполагает, что предмет или лицо находятся под прикрытием: to tie under a tree, to walk under an umbrella. В буквальном значении below и under никогда не взаимозаменяются. Например, в предложении he dozed under his broad-brimmed hat замена under предлогом below невозможна и неизбежно произвела бы комический эффект. В переносном употреблении (о служебных отношениях между людьми) under означает ‘в непосредственном подчинении, под непосредственным начальством’, below имеет значение ‘ниже чем’ (по положению): a captain is below a general, a captain is under a major. Английское she works under him соответствует русским ‘она работает под его непосредственным начальством’ или ‘он ее непосредственный начальник’. Beneath является книжным эквивалентом слов under и (редко) below: beneath a tree. Кроме того, beneath и below употребляются в метафорическом значении: beneath (below) criticism ‘ниже всякой критики’, to be beneath notice ‘не заслуживать внимания’. В этом случае under употреблено быть не может.

  Difficulties of the English language (lexical reference) English-Russian dictionary > below

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  below
  
  

  below [bɪˊləυ]

  1) ни́же, под;

  2) ни́же (о качестве, положении

  и т.п.

  );

  to be below smb. in intelligence быть ни́же кого́-л. по у́мственному разви́тию

  ;

  below par фин. ни́же номина́ла; перен. нева́жно

  ;

  Англо-русский словарь Мюллера > below

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  below
  
  

  below cloud

  ниже облака

  below minima weather

  метеоусловия ниже установленного минимума

  below the glide slope

  ниже глиссады

  below the landing minima

  ниже посадочного минимума

  duck below the glide path

  резко снижаться относительно глиссады

  English-Russian aviation dictionary > below

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  below
  
  

  below the line«в знаменателе» (пометка к таблице с данными, представленными в виде «дроби»)

  English-Russian dictionary of scientific and technical difficulties vocabulary > below

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  Персональный Сократ > below

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  below
  
  

  1. [bıʹləʋ]

  1. 1) внизу; ниже

  2) вниз

  3) ниже по течению

  4) ниже нуля

  2. ниже, дальше

  the passage quoted below — отрывок, приводимый ниже /дальше/

  down below — а) в преисподней; б) в могиле; в) на дне моря

  2. [bıʹləʋ]

  1. ниже, под

  below the third floor — ниже четвёртого / третьего/ этажа

  below the surface — а) под водой; б) под землёй; в) под поверхностью

  2. ниже

  below (the) average [normal] — ниже среднего [нормального]

  he is below his schoolfellows in class — он отстаёт от других учеников в классе

  a captain is below a general in rank — капитан ниже генерала по званию /рангу/

  it would be below me to answer him — отвечать ему было бы ниже моего достоинства

  below ground — в земле, в могиле

  below one’s breath — тихо, шёпотом

  below the mark — а) плохого качества; б) чувствующий себя плохо, слабо

  НБАРС > below

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  below
  
  

  1. adv внизу; ниже

  2. adv вниз

  3. adv ниже по течению

  4. adv ниже нуля

  5. adv ниже, дальше

  6. adv театр. на авансцене

  Синонимический ряд:

  1. beneath (adj.) beneath; under; underneath

  2. inferior to (adj.) inferior to; subject to; subordinate to

  3. beneath (other) beneath; covered by; down from; inferior to; lesser in rank; subject to; subordinate to; under; underneath

  4. beneath a ship’s decks (other) below the waterline; below-decks; beneath a ship’s decks; between-decks; in steerage; in the engine room; in the hold

  5. downward (other) down; downward; downwards; lower; to the floor; to the ground

  6. hereinafter (other) herein after; hereinafter; in a subsequent paragraph; infra; later; on a following page; subsequently; vide infra

  7. in the underworld (other) condemned; damned; in hell; in inferno; in Pluto’s realm; in the underworld; to hell; with the fallen angels

  9. on earth (other) here; here below; in mundane existence; in this world; on earth; on the face of the earth; under the sun

  Антонимический ряд:

  above; superior to

  English-Russian base dictionary > below

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  below
  
  

  [bɪˈləu]

  below ниже, внизу; as it will be said below как будет сказано ниже below prep ниже (о качестве, положении и т. п.); to be below (smb.) in intelligence быть ниже (кого-л.) по умственному развитию below prep ниже (о качестве, положении и т. п.); to be below (smb.) in intelligence быть ниже (кого-л.) по умственному развитию below prep ниже, под; below zero ниже нуля below ниже, внизу; as it will be said below как будет сказано ниже below the average ниже среднего; below par фин. ниже номинала; перен. неважно; I feel below par я себя плохо чувствую par: below below ниже номинала below prep ниже, под; below zero ниже нуля zero: below нулевая точка; первая основная точка температурной шкалы; below zero ниже нуля court below нижестоящий суд below the average ниже среднего; below par фин. ниже номинала; перен. неважно; I feel below par я себя плохо чувствую par: below нормальное состояние; on a par в среднем; I feel below (или under) par я себя плохо чувствую; up to par в нормальном состоянии mentioned below упомянутый ниже see below смотри ниже

  English-Russian short dictionary > below

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  below
  
  

  bɪˈləu
  1. нареч.
  1) внизу, ниже
  2) вниз
  3) ниже нуля
  4) дальше, далее, ниже
  2. предл.
  1) ниже, под below zero ≈ ниже нуля
  2) ниже below the average ≈ ниже среднего

  ~ ниже, внизу;
  as it will be said below как будет сказано ниже

  below prep ниже (о качестве, положении и т. п.) ;
  to be below( smb.) in intelligence быть ниже (кого-л.) по умственному развитию

  below prep ниже (о качестве, положении и т. п.) ;
  to be below (smb.) in intelligence быть ниже (кого-л.) по умственному развитию ~ prep ниже, под;
  below zero ниже нуля ~ ниже, внизу;
  as it will be said below как будет сказано ниже

  ~ the average ниже среднего;
  below par фин. ниже номинала;
  перен. неважно;
  I feel below par я себя плохо чувствую par: below ~ ниже номинала

  ~ prep ниже, под;
  below zero ниже нуля zero: ~ нулевая точка;
  первая основная точка температурной шкалы;
  below zero ниже нуля

  ~ the average ниже среднего;
  below par фин. ниже номинала;
  перен. неважно;
  I feel below par я себя плохо чувствую par: ~ нормальное состояние;
  on a par в среднем;
  I feel below (или under) par я себя плохо чувствую;
  up to par в нормальном состоянии

  see ~ смотри ниже

  Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > below

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  below
  
  

  Англо-русский технический словарь > below

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  below
  
  

  I [bɪ’ləʊ]

  adv

  ниже, внизу, вниз

  He lives on the floor below. — Он живет этажом ниже.

  There was a river below. — Внизу была река.

  USAGE:

  II [bɪ’ləʊ]

  ниже, под

  
  — below the average
  — below zero
  — five degrees below zero

  USAGE:

  see above, I. prp; USAGE (1.), (4.).

  English-Russian combinatory dictionary > below

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  below
  
  

  ниже, внизу; as it will be said below как будет сказано ниже

  1) ниже, под; below zero ниже нуля

  2) ниже (о качестве, положении и т. п.); to be below smb. in intelligence быть ниже кого-л. по умственному развитию; below the average ниже среднего; below par fin. ниже номинала; fig. неважно; I feel below par я себя плохо чувствую

  * * *

  * * *

  ниже, внизу, под

  * * *

  [be·low || bɪ’ləʊ]
  внизу, ниже, в дальнейшем
  ниже, под

  * * *

  вверх-вниз

  влево-вниз

  вниз

  внизу

  вперед-вниз

  вправо-вниз

  направо-вниз

  ниже

  низшее

  пониже

  рока

  роке

  року

  сверху-вниз

  судьбе

  судьбине

  судьбины

  судьбы

  удела

  уделе

  уделу

  уделы

  * * *

  1. нареч.
  1) внизу
  2) вниз
  2. предл.
  1) ниже
  2) ниже

  Новый англо-русский словарь > below

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  below
  
  

  English-Russian scientific dictionary > below

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  below
  
  

  ниже
  наречие:

  предлог:

  ниже (below, under, beneath)

  Англо-русский синонимический словарь > below

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  below
  
  

  English-Russian big medical dictionary > below

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  below
  
  

  [bɪ’lou] prep,

  adv

  под, ниже; вниз; внизу

  2000 самых употребительных английских слов > below

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  below
  
  

  English-Russian word troubles > below

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  below
  
  

  [bɪ’ləu]
  1.

  нареч.

  1) внизу, ниже

  4) дальше, далее, ниже

  2.

  предл.

  1) ниже, под

  2) ниже, хуже

  Англо-русский современный словарь > below

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  below
  
  

  [bɪ’ləʊ]

  1) Общая лексика: вниз, внизу, ниже , нижеизложенный, нижеследующий, под, подо, следующий

  Универсальный англо-русский словарь > below

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  below
  
  

  1.

  ad

  ни́же, внизу́

  2.

  prep

  ни́же, под

  The Americanisms. English-Russian dictionary. > below

In English, a slight spelling difference can change the meaning of a word and the sentence it’s being used in. Auto spell-checkers and diligent proofreading can be of help. But when the two words are valid English terms, such as «bellow» and «below», the software tool won’t be of much help, and even manual intervention may fail to detect the issue.

The term «bellow» means to «give a roar»; and «below» means «something under» or beneath a level that’s considered «standard» or «average». Associate the word «bellow» with a bell to remember its meaning and use it correctly. «Below» is quite a common word and, therefore, not tough to remember. 

Not to mention, «bellow» is a noun, and «below» is a preposition and/or an adverb. Keep reading to learn in a bit more detail what «below» and «bellow» means, how the two words are used in sentences, how to not confuse between the two terms, etc.

«Bellow» – Definition

The noun «bellow» literally means an animal’s roar or any similar noise. When used as a verb, it means «making a deep, loud, hollow noise akin to an angry bull’s roar». A «bellow» is usually out of «fear» or «surprise» than «anger». However, there are exceptions to this rule.

Synonyms of the word are «call», «yowl», «shout», «emit», «holler», «clamor», «yell», «yawp», «scream», «shriek», etc. The word «bellow» or «bellows» could mean a few other things too, such as a device that’s used to air-blast things in factories or workshops.

Though not well-documented, it’s believed the word «bellow» is derived from the Old English term «bylgian» and the Middle English word «belwen». The word is also quite similar in spelling and sound to «bellan», a term linked with Old High German and Old English.

«Below» – Definition

Used as a preposition or an adverb, the word «below» denotes the position of a thing. It indicates the lower placement of a particular thing in relation to another thing – an object or person, for instance. Synonyms of the word «below» include «beneath», «infra», «under», etc.

Besides indicating specific positioning, the word could also imply «less» or be used in contexts where the word denotes being beneath a certain standard or average. When used in that context, the word is interpreted as a crude remark or an insult.

Using the Words «Bellow» and «Below» in Writings

The word «bellow» is used in sentences as an «intransitive verb» or a «transitive verb». When used as an intransitive verb, the verb means an actual animal’s roar. For example:

• The dog bellowed its displeasure at the gopher who was busy eating from the hummingbird feeder.

However, when used as an intransitive verb, it denotes the behavior of humans or takes a metaphorical avatar. In the sentences below, the word «bellow» doesn’t mean the roar of an angry or aggrieved animal:

• The angry shopkeeper bellowed at the thief.
• The grumpy old man bellowed the kids to get off his lawn.
• The kid bellowed loudly in protestation while exiting the play area.

The first two sentences above also denote «bellow» does not always stem from «fear» or «surprise».

Since «bellow» is also a noun, the word can be an individual’s name. For example:

• It’s been close to a decade, and Bellow has still not managed to close his student loan.

The word «Bellows» can also be a surname, as in «Brian Bellows» or «Albert Fitch Bellows».

As mentioned above, «bellows» could also mean an industrial tool. Here is a sentence using the word «bellows» as a piece of equipment:

• The foot-operated bellows that were used to smelt metal in ancient Japan were called «Tatara».

The term «bellow» can also be used as a phrasal verb, such as «bellow out».

Also, «bellow» is considered to have a masculine undertone. The word is, therefore, most likely to be used in reference to male animals or men. However, this implication is not a strictly followed rule, and females can also «bellow».

Using the Word «Below» in Sentences

Compared to «bellow», the term «below» is considerably more versatile. As mentioned above, «below» is used in texts when the low-lying positioning or status of something needs to be pointed out. For example:

• Kindly read the below text.

Here are a couple of sentences illustrating how «below» is used to denote something being lesser than what’s considered «average» or «regular»:

• His salary has always been below what other employees were paid on average.
• Sarah is still below Stacy at work and is unlikely to be considered for the senior editor position.

In the second sentence above, «below» denotes a lower hierarchic positioning.

When «below» is used as a preposition, it invariably is followed by a noun, making for a prepositional phrase.

Expressions with the Word «Below»

The term «below» is a part of quite a few commonly used expressions. The following are some of them, with their meanings:

• «To hit below the belt»: The phrase implies «wrong» or «not being fair». To ridicule people’s appearance or personal attributes they cannot change is «hitting below the belt».
• «Below average»: It means «bad» or «beneath ordinariness». If you are in school and «below average» in science, you need help in the form of a tutor. The phrase «below average» is usually hyphenated, as in «below-average». But it could also be used without the hyphen.
• «Below someone»: The phrase denotes «being lesser in social status or rank than another individual». The expression is also used when you want to indicate something is below your standards. For example, «I would never seek employment in that company. Its business ideals are below me.» Not to mention, this expression is outright rude if it’s used in direct relation to another person.

Not Getting Confused Between «Bellow» and «Below»

Unsurprisingly, getting confused between the terms «bellow» and «below» is not that far-fetched. Most writers use «bellow» instead of «below», or vice versa because they get the meanings of the words wrong. There are also instances when, due to the two terms’ very similar spellings, a typo could have caused the error.

Here are a few expressions that could cause this confusion:

• «Let out a below»; and «let out a bellow» (correct)
• «Bellow of rage» (correct); and «below of rage»
• «Bellow like a bull» (correct); and «below like a bull»

If you’re having trouble distinguishing between the two words, remember «bellow» begins with the word «bell», which can also create a loud noise. Also, the double «L» could be viewed as signifying a bull’s horns, which could be linked to the word’s meaning. Not to mention, both «bell» and «bull» have the letter «L» used twice in them.

Like «bellow», «yell», too, has a double «L» in its spelling. Use this piece of mnemonic information to remember the word’s correct meaning and spelling while writing.

Not to mention, the word «bellow» rhymes with the word «yellow». Knowing how the word sounds when pronounced will ensure you do not confuse the word for «below» when it’s used in conversations.

The word «below», on the other hand, can be split as «be-low», which should help remember its meaning and spellings. Compared to each other, the word «below» is a lot more commonly used – almost 300 times more.

Example Sentences with the Word «Bellow»

Here is a list of sentences incorporating the word «bellow», both as a noun and as a verb:

• The knife cut through bone and flesh in one seamless motion, causing his bellow to turn into a scream.
• She bellowed her instructions across the room.
• She bellowed at him to come over.
• The furious bellow of the storm was scary.
• I heard someone bellowing in the distance.
• The lion’s bellow indicated the animal was in some severe pain.
• A library is a place where you are certainly not allowed to bellow.
• People presumed him to be an angry person as he could always be seen bellowing at someone or the other.

Example Sentences with the Word «Below»

Here are sentences incorporating the term «below»:

• The gorge was 700 feet below the railway bridge, with no downward path.
• The light is visible from down below.
• It is two degrees below zero in my place.
• Mary has a mole right below her left elbow joint.
• He is below derision.
• His contributions to the project were below-average.
• Kindly leave your thoughts in the comments section below.
• The temperature has fallen below 0 degrees.
• Kate lives below Tom.
• Her marks this term were below-average.
• The socket wrench was on the shelf right below the other wrenches.
• Stow the wealth below.
• The cat was sitting below the tree, watching for birds.
• She was looking up at the stars and the moon from down below.
• The company’s earnings in the past quarter were below expectations.
• It’s heart-breaking to see all the spilled food below the table.

Conclusion

Among various similar-sounding and spelling words in English, «bellow» and «below» are close to being identical. However, they mean entirely different things, and it’s imperative not to use them interchangeably. If you know what the individual words mean or remember which word stands for what, getting mixed up between the two words is highly improbable.