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below

[bih-loh] / bɪˈloʊ /
ADVERB
lower
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PREPOSITION
lower
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PREPOSITION
less than; beneath
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Example Sentences

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The sixth-largest bank in the U.S. posted revenue of $15.23 billion in the first three months ending March 31, a rise of 52%, but below consensus of $15.36 billion.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Those factors have led analysts to think inflation could potentially dip below 3% in April.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Peace talk optimism was keeping the euro between $1.1720 and $1.1770, ING said, adding that investors could buy dips toward $1.1670-$1.1700, unless diplomatic efforts break down which would potentially cause it to fall below $1.1600.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

In the interim, the state and local governments must act decisively to enforce the existing wage floor, ensuring employers cannot use expanded housing deductions to push workers’ pay below the legal minimum.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

It was nearly thirty below when I crawled into the sleeping bag.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen